Guo Wengan raised a glass to drink with him, put down the wine cup, and allowed the other party to pour wine for him. He shook his head a little drunkenly and said: "Qinglian Mountain is one of the top spiritual cultivation sects in the world of cultivation, and the ancestor of the Wen family is Qinglian."
The founder of Mt.
The ancestor of the Wen family was unusual. He did not pass the position of head to his son, but instead passed it on to outsiders and his own disciples. In order to avoid internal disputes within the sect, he also ordered his son to withdraw from the sect and not let his son interfere anymore.
The internal affairs of the sect forced his son to become an idler.
The ancestors of the Wen family left an ancestral precept that as long as Qinglian Mountain remains, descendants of the Wen family will no longer be allowed to practice, lest future generations use his name to cause trouble to the sect.
It can be said that this ancestral precept has always suppressed the entire descendants of the Wen family.
Qinglian Mountain was also grateful for this and stood silently behind the Wen family. When the descendants of the Wen family encountered disaster, Qinglian Mountain would not ignore it and was very supportive. This is why the Wen family has been able to flourish for more than two thousand years.
s reason.
Descendants of the ancestors of the Wen family could not join the martial arts, and the literary style flourished from this. Think about it, the collection of books from past dynasties for more than two thousand years cannot be put in a study room, and a library must be built. So
The Wen family built a library called 'Wenshu Pavilion' inside, which is called an all-encompassing library."
Nanzhu's eyes shone, "So, the Wen family library should contain the most complete state records?"
Guo Wengan raised his glass and said, "They may not be called Zhou Zhi, but the Wen family has survived in troubled times to this day. The various changes in Ningzhou should be the most complete recorded by the Wen family. There are special people in their clan.
The person responsible for revising the book will continue to make additions. What is the one you are looking for? "
Nanzhu said with a smile: "The homeland of our ancestors."
Guo Wengan: "Oh, yes, we should be able to find a place corresponding to the ancient place name in Wen's Library, the hometown of our ancestors. But... Wen's Library may not be that easy to enter."
Nanzhu asked hurriedly: "What's the problem?"
Guo Wengan: "How should I put it? In short, many of the collections are from more than 2,000 years ago and are quite valuable. That place is not a place where idlers can come and go casually. I don't know the details. I just know that
Even the children of the Wen family are not allowed to come in and out at will, there seems to be strict family rules."
Nanzhu asked: "Outsiders are not allowed to borrow books?"
Guo Wengan: "That's not necessarily true, it depends on who you are. As for the Library Pavilion, since you can build that thing at home, it's not just about culture. If you are really the number one scholar today, and your culture is dazzling, then that's the added bonus.
For glorious things, let alone borrowing books, the door must be opened to let you in.
Furthermore, even the Wen family is not exempt from vulgarity. If any court official wants to go in and take a look, the Wen family may not be able to stop them. As for other people, who are not as big as the Wen family, they must follow the Wen family's rules."
The current number one scholar? Nanzhu touched his chin and subconsciously thought of someone whose reputation seemed to be no less than the current number one scholar. He didn’t know if that would work.
Guo Wengan drank too much and was chattering a little, "Speaking of the Wen family, I wonder if it will be the Wen family's turn to host the ceremony this year."
Nanzhu was stunned, "What kind of ceremony to worship the gods?"
"You don't know this? You are really a complete outsider. Ningzhou has prosperous maritime transportation. Many people rely on the sea to make a living and make money. Naturally, they have to worship the sea god. With such customs, not to mention the large and small sacrifices every year.
, the entire Ningzhou Chamber of Commerce will collectively organize a big festival every three years. Since it is a big festival, there must be officiants who will read out prayers and so on."
“I see, does it matter who is the main priest?”
"The Wen family is backed by Qinglian Mountain, and may be considered the largest family in Ningzhou. However, over the past generations, there have inevitably been some rising stars with backgrounds who may not be afraid of Qinglian Mountain, let alone taking the position of the largest family.
In terms of family business and inheritance time, I may not be able to compare with your Wen family, but I may not necessarily bow to the Wen family. Even if I take over it, the Wen family will occasionally lose the position of chief priest."
“Oh, I understand, for the big festival held every three years, whether you can be the chief priest or not is a matter of honor for the family involved, right?”
"That's right." Guo Wengan nodded, and raised his glass again. "It is said that in the early years, in order to compete for the position of the chief priest, the participating families fought overtly and covertly, and even fought violently. The spiritual sects behind it all got involved, which caused the spread of the disease.
The situation was so big that there was no peace at all levels. In the end, the government came forward to act as a middleman to mediate the dispute, but the result was that only civil fighting was allowed, and no physical fighting was allowed."
With the wine in his mouth, Nanzhu poured wine for him and asked curiously: "What is Wen Dou?"
Guo Wengan: "It's nothing more than poetry and poetry. Outstanding children from each family with literary talents participate in the competition. Some elders from Ningzhou literary circle are invited to be the judges. Whichever one wins will be the chief priest of this year. Generally speaking, the Wen family's heritage
After all, here, almost twice out of three times, the Wen family will be the officiant. But this time, the Wen family may be in a bit of danger."
Nanzhu couldn't help but look him up and down. He wondered how such a small swordsman and penman could understand the success or failure of those big families. He asked, "How can Brother Guo make such a conclusion?"
Guo Wengan said hehely: "So you are a foreigner, don't you know something? The Wan family is one of the families that are different from the Wen family. The Wan family has a big card in their hands. The second place in the first class of the capital exam last year was
We from Ningzhou are the future sons-in-law of the Wan family.
I heard that the second-place finisher was about to return to his hometown to visit relatives as usual, and more importantly, he was getting married to Wan's daughter. After the marriage, he should be settling down in Beijing with his family. At this time, I heard that Wan had planned the wedding date well in advance.
, nine times out of ten, I need to use the talent of the second-placed person to overpower the Wen family."
Nanzhu was suspicious: "Aren't the children of each family participating in the competition? Can we still find foreign aid?"
Guo Wengan asked: "Who dares to openly say that the son-in-law is not a family member?"
“…” Nanzhu was speechless, okay, I admit it, but I’m still skeptical, “Can the person who is ranked second in the rankings definitely win?”
Guo Wengan: "How can it be that the No. 2 ranked first-class official designated by the imperial court must be defeated at the hands of a group of people at the bottom of the ranking? Where will the imperial court's face be put? There are Ningzhou officials watching with cold eyes, and those in the Ningzhou literary circle who are making judgments
Mr. Su, anyone who is willing to show his face and participate in this kind of thing is not a stubborn person.
Besides, the person who came in second place is indeed extremely talented. Have you ever heard of Huiyuan who got perfect marks in all four subjects? That is, the person who is famous all over the world."
"Uh... I've heard of it." Nan Zhuqian smiled, a little insincerely, thinking to himself, not only do we know each other, but he is looking at me every day, and he is eavesdropping on our chat from the next door.
Guo Wengan: "What can be worse than a person who can be ranked No. 1 with that Tanhua Lang? I heard that he has a good relationship with that Tanhua Lang, and he also worked with that Tanhua Lang at Yushitai in the capital. As the saying goes
Birds of a feather flock together, and there is no difference. With such a person taking advantage of the situation, Wen's chances of winning are not great, and I'm afraid Wen's own lack of confidence."
Nanzhu said oh twice on the surface, feeling a little tired when he heard someone praising Lao Fifteen as if he were a flower.
Mu Aotie, who was standing next door, stared at Yu Qing's reaction with his ears pricked up.
"Second place..." Yu Qing frowned and thought for a while, then muttered the person's name, "Is Yin Jizhen from Ningzhou?"
He seemed to remember what Yin Jizhen said, but he almost forgot Yin Jizhen's name, and it was natural that he couldn't remember his family name.
What if he remembered it? He shook his head silently. He would definitely not meet him anyway, and there was no need to reminisce with him. He was not a stranger, and he didn't want the other person to know where he was.
After having had enough wine and food, Nanzhu sent the swordsman and penman downstairs and hired a carriage to send him away. Then he returned upstairs and got into the room of his two junior brothers.
When they met, he asked: "Did you hear everything?"
The two junior brothers nodded.
Nanzhu raised his chin towards Yu Qing and said, "Well, I'm afraid you have to go to the Wenshu Pavilion of the Wen family in person."
Yu Qing: "If you are unfamiliar with the place, what's the point of going there in person? For such a wealthy family, it is inevitable for the family to have a master to look after the house and the home."
Nanzhu said curiously: "I said, you are very smart when you are smart, but you can't turn around when you are stupid. You are considered an old man like this. Of course you can't get in. Didn't you listen to what that person said? The number one scholar can definitely get in. You can't get in."
The status of the substitute should not be worse than the top pick, right? It would be a waste not to use it, so it is better to use it temporarily."
Yu Qing's eyes widened for a moment, "Nonsense, I can use my identity casually, so I don't need you to remind me? Oh, I just came to the door and said I was Ash Heng, so people have to believe it."
Nanzhu: "Aren't you able to write poems and compositions? Write it down and prove it to them. They like the tune anyway. You are just following their fancy."
It’s true that there is no pot that cannot be opened. Yu Qing rolled his eyes and didn’t want to talk to him about this. “Have you forgotten Qin Jue? There is also a Xuan-level demon cultivator named Bai Lan who seems to have been looking for revenge on me. Ash Heng’s
Your identity cannot be used indiscriminately, and what happened when we came here cannot be made public, do you understand?"
Since it doesn’t work this way, that doesn’t work either, so the three of them had no choice but to stop there.
There was nothing I could do to stay here, so I checked out and left. I also asked where the Wen family was.
Regardless of whether you have the opportunity to enter the Wen Family Library, you must first inquire about the situation, or at least set foot around the Wen Family.
Hearing that it was convenient to go by boat, the three of them took a boat from the water alley after leaving the store, reported the location, and left the rest of the route to the boatman.
Nearly an hour later, we landed near the Wen family.
To be precise, it is outside the side door of the Wen family, which is also the door through which bulk items come in and out.
A group of people had gathered outside the door, seemingly looking at some notice.
The three brothers squeezed over and took a look, it was a recruitment notice.
The notice said that the Wen family was recruiting one hundred servants, with a probation period of three months. After the probation period, they would have the opportunity to become the official servants of the Wen family.
Many people are illiterate and do not know what is written on the notice. Those who are literate will read it to everyone.
Many people were eager to give it a try after hearing this, which shows that the Wen family's servants are treated well.
“Hey, big families are different. You can recruit hundreds of servants in one move. It’s so lavish.”
"Is there anything strange? The triennial big festival is about to begin, and it requires a lot of manpower. Every time at this time, the Wen family doesn't have enough manpower, so they have to recruit a group of people temporarily. When the big festival is over, huh, really
