After the shirtless man left, several more candidates came forward to try to lift the stone lion. Although there were some who could move it, no one could support it for ten steps. All the candidates could only shake their heads and sigh, feeling extremely frustrated.
Everyone around was talking a lot, and their thoughts were roughly the same. They were all very dissatisfied with the registration method of lifting stone lions.
Mr. Chenyin is a great man in the literary world, so naturally he must choose a scholar when choosing his apprentice. These scholars are all gentlemen, so how could he do such a brute force thing as lifting a stone lion, which would be an insult to his gentleness?
Of course, these words were all expressions of his own opinions in a hidden way. Xiao Moting was highly respected and ordinary people would not dare to make irresponsible remarks to him. However, everyone's words also had the taste of sour grapes.
"Who else wants to be named?" the head guard asked loudly.
Everyone around looked at it with big eyes and small eyes, and they all sighed in surprise. This stone lion was placed there. Although many people had the idea of trying to go up there, they couldn't even lift twenty kilograms, let alone
It was a stone lion weighing two hundred kilograms, and I was afraid that it would make people laugh, so the head guard called three or four times, but no one answered.
The head guard said loudly: "There is still more than an hour. If you want to try it, please hurry up. Once the hour passes, the door will be closed. So far, one hundred and sixty-three people have passed the level.
, the second level of the test will begin tomorrow.”
There was a commotion below, and it was noisy for a long time, but no one came forward.
"I'll give it a try." Seeing that there was no one to choose, Xue Poye finally stepped forward from the crowd and said with a smile: "I hope I can become one hundred and sixty-four."
Everyone around them turned their attention to Xue Poye, and when they saw that he was a slender young master, they all looked disapprovingly.
"Here comes another playboy, how many times have he run away...!" Someone muttered in a low voice.
However, there were also local scholars in Hangzhou among the crowd. When they saw Xue Poye, someone actually recognized him: "Hey, isn't this shopkeeper Xue?"
"Yes, shopkeeper Xue is here too." Someone responded immediately.
Foreign candidates didn't know the reason, so they inquired about it, and the local scholars in Hangzhou praised it in a low voice. They just said that Xue Poye saved Wang Shizhen's family in front of the government office, and that he started from scratch and now has become a leading figure in Hangzhou's business community.
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Of course, Xue Poye's victory in civil and military affairs at the Lu Mansion Night Banquet was also a topic that people talked about, and this point was naturally not mentioned. However, no one knew that this young shopkeeper had suddenly become an important member of the imperial court, with the power of civil and military affairs.
Occupation, extremely prominent.
The escort chief was also the deputy chief escort officer of the Weiyuan Escort Bureau in Hangzhou. He was quite capable. When he saw Xue Poye coming out, he had also heard of the reputation. He cupped his fists and said with a smile: "Shopkeeper Xue, please, this is two hundred pounds."
Stone lion, if you can move ten steps away, you can record your name."
Xue Poye cupped his fists and smiled and said, "Thank you, thank you." Under the gaze of nearly a hundred people around him, he walked slowly to the stone lion.
Although Xue Poye has a good reputation in Hangzhou, everyone does not know how good Xue Poye's skills are. Seeing that he has a slender figure and looks like a weak young man, this 200-pound stone lion may have some difficulties.
Xue Poye felt a little uneasy. Although after practicing the "Ecstasy Heart Technique", his body's various skills increased several times, the two hundred kilogram stone lion really remained untouched.
He reached out and touched the stone lion, and his hands were cold. The cold air of winter seemed to have penetrated into the body of the stone lion.
Everyone around knew that Xue Poye was a leading figure in Hangzhou's business community. Compared with other candidates, they paid close attention to him. They all wanted to know whether this guy with a business background could move this two hundred kilogram stone lion.
Xue Poye took a deep breath, bent down, grabbed the two lion feet one behind the other, and exerted a little force, but he felt that the weight of the stone lion was indeed not light.
People around saw Xue Poye bending down and holding the lion's feet and exerting force, but the lion did not move at all. Some people laughed secretly in their hearts, thinking that Xue Poye was just asking for humiliation when he went out.
You Shaoqing was a little nervous at the side, but when he glanced at Xiao Shitou, he saw that Xiao Shitou was calm and composed at a young age, with a look of confidence on his face. It seemed that in his heart, he was full of confidence in his master.
Xue Poye suddenly heard a loud shout. Amidst the exclamations of everyone, the stone lion was actually lifted up by Xue Poye. When the stone lion was lifted to the neck, it suddenly stopped and even tilted a little.
It looked like he was about to fall down, and there was another exclamation from all around, even You Shaoqing screamed, but Xiao Shitou laughed and didn't care. Of course he knew that it was just a trick of the master.
Sure enough, just when everyone thought that the stone lion was about to fall, they saw that the stone lion was as light as a feather in the blink of an eye, and was put on the left shoulder by Xue Poye, while Xue Poye was as steady as a rock, holding the stone lion's arms.
Base, move forward slowly.
"Okay!" The escort leader shouted and clapped. Although everyone around him was worried, they all clapped when they saw Xue Poye carrying the stone lion lightly for more than ten steps.
Although nearly 200 people passed the test this time, there are really only a few people who passed it as easily as Xue Poye. As a celebrity in Hangzhou, Xue Poye did this, which undoubtedly added luster to the face of the locals in Hangzhou, so
The applause from Hangzhou locals was particularly loud.
Xue Poye put down the stone lion, walked to the escort head, raised his hands and smiled: "Brother, do you think I have passed the test?"
The escort raised his thumb and said: "Shopkeeper Xue, I admire you for not showing your face." He turned back and took a copper plate and said: "Shopkeeper Xue, keep this. You can use this to enter the White House tomorrow."
It’s Li Academy.”
"Thank you very much!" Xue Poye took the copper piece and put it into his arms, said no more, and left gracefully under the gaze of everyone.
"My lord is really wise and powerful." You Shaoqing followed Xue Poye and praised repeatedly: "The so-called true person does not show his face, and my lord is very capable, but Shaoqing never showed up. He is really clumsy."
A faint smile appeared on the corner of Xue Poye's mouth, and he said: "Brother You may not have good eyesight, but his mind is wonderful. If you can't see through my abilities, it's hard for me to see through your thoughts."
You Shaoqing was a little embarrassed and said with a smile: "My lord, you are joking."
Xue Poye didn't say much, and asked You Shaoqing to take Xiao Shitou back first. When he arrived at the Hangzhou government office, He Ruhui received him warmly, and immediately reported in detail the post to the major merchants.
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He Ruhui knew very well that Xue Poye had a bright future, so he wanted to join him. He was very humble and bowed down. After reporting the business, he suddenly clapped his hands and saw a servant coming over with a big box.
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Xue Poye felt a little strange and asked: "Master He, what are you doing?"
He Ruhui smiled flatteringly and said, "Sir, please take a look." After saying that, he went up to open the box. Xue Poye took a closer look, but it was the treasure that he had given to He Ruhui.
Looking at Buddha at night!
"Master He, what do you mean?" Xue Poye squinted his eyes, touched his nose and smiled.
He Ruhui came closer and said: "My lord, because of my regret that day when I was relieved of my duties, I sent the Night View Buddha to me for viewing. I think about it now and I am very grateful. I have also wanted to return this treasure many times, but my lord has nothing to do with it.
When I have free time, I have been keeping it here for a long time. Today, I am fortunate to have you here. I hope that your Majesty will accept it and return it to its original owner."
Xue Poye glanced at He Ruhui and said with a smile: "Master He, there is no need for you and me to be so open to each other. You just take it for fun, this...!"
"My lord, I am deeply grateful for giving this thing to humble post to enjoy. How dare you continue to take away people's love?" He Ruhui took the box and handed it to Xue Poye and said: "If you don't accept it, humble post would rather kneel to death."
." After saying that, he knelt down.
Xue Poye stopped him and said: "In that case, Sir He, please send someone to Hanyuan." He took He Ruhui's hand and sighed: "Between you and me, don't be too open-minded.
yes."
He Ruhui waved his hand and ordered: "Not yet sent to Hanyuan." The officer agreed and went down immediately.
Seeing that there was no one around, He Ru took out a thick stack of banknotes from his arms and said with a low smile: "Sir, you are here in Hangzhou, and you have a humble position with which you cannot be filial. This is a little thought from everyone, you can keep it for fun."
." As he spoke, he put the banknote into Xue Poye's hand.
Xue Poye was slightly startled, but immediately like an experienced master, he quietly put the banknotes into his sleeves. This money must have been exploited by He Ruhui, and he didn't want it in vain.
At this moment, he deeply realized the pleasure that power brought to him.
If it weren't for power, this night-watching Buddha might never come back. Maybe this night-watching Buddha is nothing, but it always makes people feel that things that have been extorted by others are returned to their hands in such a way.
It was a very pleasant thing, so Xue Poye's mood suddenly became very good.
The acquisition of power may be a bit unexpected for Xue Poye, but as of today, Xue Poye does not want other surprises to happen on his path to power.
"Sir He, you still belong to Hanyuan. Now it's the end of the year and it's time to settle the accounts. If it's convenient, go to the shopkeeper of Nanda to get the money." Xue Poye said with a half-smile, "If it's not convenient,
, I will ask the shopkeeper of Nanda to send someone to deliver it when I get there."
He Ruhui hurriedly said: "Your Excellency, you have to kill those who are in humble positions. There is no need to mention those elements in the future. If Your Excellency wants to strengthen the business world, it is tantamount to being humble and filial to Your Majesty."
Xue Poye saw that He Ruhui was so sensible. Although he disdained his character, he still liked his way of doing things. He pondered for a moment and finally said: "Master He, I know what you are thinking." He paused.
After a pause, he finally said: "Let me put it this way, Kyoto is not at peace yet. When the situation stabilizes, if there is a vacancy in Kyoto, Young Master Po Ye will not be able to say a word of respect to the Holy One. He will say that Sir He is fair, honest, and has extraordinary talents. When the time comes, he will go there
Just fill some vacancies."
He Ruhui was overjoyed. He knelt down on the ground and said respectfully: "Your Majesty is the reborn parent of a humble servant. I am willing to do my best for you."
Xue Poye smiled faintly, and immediately asked He Ruhui to summon more merchants from Jiangnan to gather in Hangzhou within ten days. He also asked He Ruhui to prepare for the reception.
He Ruhui naturally agreed repeatedly, Xue Poye gave him reassurance, and he naturally tried his best to do the job.
At the moment, He Ruhui accompanied Xue Poye to the post house and inspected the Yu Lin guards in the post house. Although they were outside Beijing, the Yu Lin guards still maintained the habit of practicing diligently every day.
There is a martial arts competition in the post house.
Xue Poye became more interested, and had a discussion with the Yulin Guards. By the time he was sweating profusely, it was already getting late, and He Ruhui was about to hold a banquet. Xue Poye refused, said goodbye to everyone, and went alone.
Back to Hanyuan.
After dinner, Xue Poye naturally went to Yue Zhu's room.
The two had a tumultuous affair last night, and Yue Zhu had tasted the sweetness of it. However, under the new love last night, Xue Poye loved her a hundred times more, and it was just a gentle lingering.
Xue Po Ye has read countless AVs and has hundreds of postures in his mind. Naturally, he took care of her carefully this night, but he also boldly guided Yue Zhu to try some novel postures.
Although Yuezhu was extremely shy, he obeyed in every possible way under the gentle words of brother Poye, which not only allowed him to experience the joy of being a woman again, but also allowed Xue Poye to immerse himself in the wonderful gentle land.
The whole night was filled with endless romance and not much to talk about. It wasn't until the two of them had enjoyed themselves that they hugged each other and fell asleep.
Early the next morning, the city began to be noisy. Everyone knew that there was another exciting show to watch at Baili Academy today, so of course those who passed the test had to take the second test, and those who were not selected also had to watch the fun.
Yes, after all, many people are curious about the content of these two levels.
In addition to these people, those bored and lazy idlers are naturally indispensable.
When Xue Poye came to Baili Academy, Baili Academy had been completely surrounded by three floors inside and three floors outside. If the bodyguard leaders hadn't ordered the bodyguards to open a humane path, the candidates would really not be able to get in.
Xue Poye led You Shaoqing and Xiao Shitou to the door, and saw three burly bodyguards guarding the door of Baili Academy. They had fleshy faces, round waists and thick legs. At first glance, they were not good characters.
"What name?"
"Xue Poye!"
"Entry Order!"
Xue Poye took out the copper piece. The bodyguard waved and let him in. However, You Shaoqing and Xiao Shitou blocked him. Xue Poye whispered, but he didn't know what he said. The bodyguard hesitated for a moment, and finally
He only stopped You Shaoqing, but let Xiao Shitou go in with Xue Poye.
"Master, what did you say?" Xiao Shitou was extremely curious: "Why did he just let me in? Why didn't he let Mr. You in?"
Xue Poye chuckled and said softly: "I didn't say anything. I just told him that you were a relative of the prefect, and he let you in."
"So easy?" Xiao Shitou asked with wide eyes.
"It's not difficult in the first place." Xue Poye smiled and said: "You have to know that if power is not good, there won't be so many people chasing it."
"Power...!" The little stone man looked thoughtful, and then asked after a moment: "Master, aren't you lying to him? I am not related to the prefect."
Xue Poye squatted down, held Xiao Shitou's shoulders, and said seriously: "Xiao Shitou, you have to remember that sometimes, deception can do a lot of things. If everyone in this world abides by etiquette, everyone will be benevolent, righteous, and upright.
, then we don’t need to deceive, conceal, and use some despicable methods that the world thinks. But if people in the world only say what they mean, then sometimes, even if we are very reluctant in our hearts, we have to use some extraordinary methods."
Xiao Shitou was silent for a moment, and finally nodded vigorously and said: "Master, I understand, I will keep your words in mind."
Xue Poye smiled and said: "You are a smart boy, I know you will understand." He stood up and looked around, and saw that Baili Academy is really not small in size, elegant everywhere, with many bookstores and courtyards
The snow traces inside have also been swept clean, and there are a few sparse bamboo trees dotted every other section of the road. And next to the big bookstore to the east, there is a large bamboo forest, which adds to the unique charm of the academy.
Bookish atmosphere.
There were many people coming and going in the courtyard, including the suave rich man, the mighty and powerful gangster, and even some barbarians in shabby clothes but with some martial arts.
These people had obviously moved the stone lions.
Most of the rich boys look down on me and I look down on you, with high eyebrows and low eyes. However, the rich people in the world are very happy. From time to time, they say, "So you are the hero Geng Fei on the Grass. I have admired you for a long time." "So you are the powerful king Zhuge Da."
"Xia, I'm glad to meet you." These conversations, amid the laughter, naturally did not forget that the other party was also his competitor.
Xue Poye took the small stone with him and admired the plum blossoms in the courtyard.
"The sharp edge of a sword comes from sharpening, and the fragrance of plum blossoms comes from the bitter cold!" Xue Poye couldn't help but sing softly as he smelled the faint fragrance of plum blossoms.
But I heard an old voice next to me saying: "A sword without an edge will not hurt anyone, and plum blossoms will become purer when they lose their fragrance."
Xue Poye was startled and turned his head, only to see an old man standing next to him, with his hands behind his back and a hint of smile in his eyes full of wisdom.
"Teacher!" Xue Poye lost his voice.
This old man is Han Mozhuang, Xue Poye's first teacher in this era. He is now taking his five children to study literature and Taoism.
Han Mozhuang looked less energetic than before and said warmly: "Poye, I'm still worried. If you can't pass this level, you'll lose a great opportunity."
Xue Poyechui stood beside Han Mozhuang, looking extremely humble, and said respectfully: "How is your health, teacher?" He secretly blamed himself in his heart, and after he came back, he did not spare the time to visit the old man.
This old man was full of integrity. When he had a misunderstanding with Ulachi that day, he showed no fear under the cold face of Ulachi's iron fist. He even rebuked him without any pretense. He was very upright and won the respect of Xue Poye.
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Han Mozhuang smiled and said: "When people get old, their health will remain the same no matter how good it is. The cycle of life and death is unavoidable. It's just that people in the world want more for life and less for death. I just barely live a few more days to see this wonderful world.
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Xue Poye said respectfully: "Teacher, I can live a long life."
Han Mozhuang laughed, reached out and patted Xue Poye on the shoulder, and said warmly: "It's good if you can pass the test. With your intelligence, the next test will certainly not be difficult for you. As long as you are careful, you can always worship Chen Yin."
At the door of Mr.
Xue Poye shook his head and sighed softly: "Students do not want to be able to worship Mr. Chen Yin, just for the sake of being...!" He smiled bitterly and shook his head: "The biggest mentor in this life of students is you, teacher. If you can
The students are grateful for your teachings."
Han Mozhuang saw that Xue Poye's expression was sincere and there was no hint of falsehood. He couldn't help stroking his beard with relief and said: "I have taught countless disciples in my life, and you can be considered the leader among them. I am very pleased." After a pause,
Asked: "What do you think of what I just said?"
"A sword without an edge will not hurt anyone, and plum blossoms become purer when they lose their fragrance!" Xue Poye stared at Han Mozhuang and softly chanted: "The teacher's intention is to teach students to be restrained in everything and not to be too showy."
Han Mozhuang nodded appreciatively and said warmly: "In fact, it is very rare to be able to do this. You young people have not gone through too many twists and turns, and it is difficult to understand the true meaning. What's more, young people are full of passion and are impulsive.
It is even more difficult to achieve the word 'convergence'."
Xue Poye nodded and said: "What the teacher said is that the word 'convergence' is easy to say, but it is not easy to do it." A breeze blew by, carrying the fragrance of plum blossoms, but with a hint of chill in the wind, Xue Poye
I couldn't help but tighten my clothes.
Han Mozhuang stared into Xue Poye's eyes and said softly: "Poye, if you can do something that others can't do, you are truly outstanding." He pondered for a moment and said softly: "People can be strong but not indispensable.
Feng, my intention is to allow you to do things with a pure heart for a while, but on the other hand, hehe...!" He leaned closer and whispered: "In the court, once you gain power, you cannot force others, and once you lose power, you cannot be depressed.
In short, everything is pure."
When Xue Poye heard what Han Mozhuang meant, he seemed to have a deeper meaning. It seemed more like he was teaching himself how to be an official in the court. He couldn't help but wonder: "Teacher, you...!"
Han Mozhuang smiled slightly and said in a low voice: "Don't forget, I was also a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy. I still have some old friends in the court. I still know some news in Beijing."
Xue Poye suddenly realized and realized that Han Mozhuang was a retired Hanlin Academy bachelor. How could he have forgotten this?
From this point of view, Han Mozhuang already knew what he was doing in Kyoto and also knew his official position. He came here today just to teach him a few words based on his experience. It was just a good intention.
Xue Poye felt grateful in his heart, bowed to the ground, and said respectfully: "The student has thanked the teacher!"
"This is what I have learned from many years of experience as an official, and I can only come up with the word 'pure'." Han Mozhuang said with a smile.
At this moment, I heard a bell ringing in the big bookstore on the other side of the bamboo forest. It was clear and loud, and the sound could be heard in the entire academy. I heard a person shouting over there: "Entry, entry!"
When all the candidates heard the voice, they rushed to the big bookstore.dd