Although the branch examination of Banshan Hall is just a trivial matter in the capital city that has been in constant turmoil recently, because of the clear statement of cheating at that time, it still spread like wildfire. Zhang Wuji, the son of Zhang Qiong, the Bo of Xiangyang who was accused of cheating -
—That is, Zhang Datou. Although he was not immediately expelled from the examination room, he was angrily scolded by his father when he returned home.
"Your eldest uncle and Zhu Jing have been fighting openly and secretly all their lives. This time, Zhu Jing took more credit for leading the army. Our Zhang family has already been laughed at, but you, an incompetent person, are still embarrassed in front of Zhu Jing's son-in-law.
It hurts the Zhang family’s face!”
After scolding, the more Zhang Qiong looked at this tall but useless son, the more disgusted he became. Angrily, he kicked him to the ground, and then shouted sternly: "Come here, tie up this evil obstacle for me, and then tie him up."
Bring me the family law and beat him to death today, so that he won’t continue to be embarrassed outside!"
The Zhang family has three honors and is unique in the dynasty, but they all have different temperaments. The eldest son, Zhang Rui, Duke of Chu, is steady and dignified. His fighting style pays more attention to defense, strict military laws, and immovable. The second son, Xiangyang Bo Zhang Qiong, has a violent temper.
, when he is crazy, eight hundred can defeat five thousand, but evenly matched battles can also capsize in the gutter, so the title is the lowest. As for the third oldest Wuling Marquis Zhang Hao...
He was a well-known underhanded person in the army, and he could often use shocking underhanded moves.
However, Zhang Datou just hopes that the person in front of him is his uncle, or his third uncle, instead of his furious father. Both Zhang Rui and Zhang Hao are reasonable, unlike his father, who will not listen at all when he is angry.
You explain! Even so, he still tried hard to open his mouth to defend himself, but Zhang Qiong didn't listen to him at all, and suddenly started roaring.
"Why are you still standing there? I told you to tie him up! Stop his mouth again, I don't want to hear him howl!"
There was no room for resistance at all. The big man Zhang was tied tightly from left to right, and a bunch of handkerchiefs were stuffed into his mouth. When he saw the servants looking at him, their eyes were full of sympathy, but they were not slow at all.
He immediately fell into despair.
My father has always governed the family by military law. He is able to call friends and be domineering outside. At home, he has always been as honest as a quail. Even the two brothers who have started a family are the same. Who can come to save him at this moment?
Dare you come to rescue him?
He silently prayed to the gods and Buddhas in his heart that as long as he could escape this disaster, he would be willing to work as a cow or a horse in the future, and make grass rings. However, until he was dragged to the spring bench, he saw that the big stick of the family law had been
When he was invited out, he saw that the servant who was executing the execution was his father's confidant who had always been merciless. Before he was beaten, he already felt that he was dead.
But just after Zhang Qiong gave the order and received several heavy blows on his buttocks, he suddenly heard a voice: "Master, Master, Dr. Zhang from the Imperial College is here! He said there is something he wants to ask the third young master face to face, so as not to
He took the blame for no reason."
Big guy Zhang was beaten with so many sticks that one Buddha was born and two Buddhas ascended to heaven. The one he hated the most was Wu Silang, who reported him for cheating. The second person he hated was Ji Jiu, who was too naughty. But the third person he hated was Zhang.
Shou - If Zhang Shou hadn't suddenly wanted to take a separate examination, how could he have made such a move after being forced to do so? Therefore, when he first heard about Zhang Shou's visit, his first reaction was that they would come to investigate.
But when he heard the word "black pot" in his groggy state, he suddenly shuddered and suddenly woke up. However, at this time, his hands and feet were bound, and his mouth was still gagged with a ball of rags. Even though he
He wanted to speak again, but he couldn't utter a single word. What made him even more shocked and angry was that because Zhang Qiong didn't give instructions, the person who beat him didn't stop, but the big stick fell a little slower.
After being beaten three or four more times, he finally heard the obviously suppressed angry voice of his father, Xiangyang Bo Zhang Qiong: "This evil beast is taking the blame? Okay, that's great. Stop first, go and get Zhang Qiong."
Doctor, please come here!"
Although he only received seven or eight blows in total, Zhang Datou knew very well that the executioner was ruthless and had no mercy at all. At this time, the buttocks and legs being beaten were burning, and the pain made him sweat profusely, and even his mind was a little dazed.
. He wanted to bite the tip of his tongue to stay awake, but the rag tightly blocked his mouth, and he was unable to struggle at all.
He didn't know how long it took before he heard Zhang Shou's familiar voice: "I've met Uncle Xiangyang."
Xiangyang Bo Zhang Qiong met Zhang Shou when he went to court. However, the shifts were too far apart, so he only saw the jade tree in the wind, standing there quietly with an extraordinary demeanor, although he also saw Zhang Shou later.
Shou's sharp edge was evident, but he was just watching the fun and had never really interacted with anyone. When we met at home, he couldn't help but be a little picky.
Why should he be polite when facing the son-in-law of his eldest brother's enemy?
Therefore, he looked at the person condescendingly for a moment, and then sneered: "Dr. Zhang, I have noticed that I am disciplining this useless son of mine. But what you just said is that he took the blame for nothing... What, is it possible?
Is the news that he cheated in the Mid-Levels branch examination false? If it is true, I will seek justice for him!"
When Zhang Shou saw the half-dead Zhang on the spring bench suddenly struggling violently, he said calmly: "The word "cheating" was originally shouted by his deskmate Wu Silang, but I have never considered cheating.
Name him and drive him out of the examination room."
Zhang Qiong frowned, thinking of the information he had ignored before, and immediately asked stiffly: "Which Wu Silang?"
"Silang of Wu Taifu's family." Zhang Shou said nonchalantly, and then walked to the spring stool. He suddenly waved his right hand downwards, and with a flash of cold light, the hemp rope binding Zhang's thick waist broke immediately. He didn't do anything.
Seeing Zhang Qiong's expression, he immediately cut off the ropes tied to his hands and feet, and then removed the gag cloth from the mouth of the eight-foot tall man.
After straightening up again, he turned his fingers, and the dagger in his hand made a beautiful circle, and then he inserted it back into the cowhide sheath. And with the distance between him and Zhang Qiong at this moment, there was naturally no risk of being caught.
People mistakenly think that they are entering with sharp weapons and have evil intentions.
Seeing that Zhang Qiong's face was no longer as stiff as before, Zhang Shou said with a smile: "Young master has learned a lesson, can you keep someone else? If Uncle Xiangyang allows me, I have a few words to say."
Is it convenient to ask Zhang Sanlang alone?"
Although he had regained his freedom, it took Zhang Datou a long time before he climbed up from the spring stool with difficulty. After hearing what Zhang Shou said clearly, he couldn't help but glance at his father, but his eyes were different from those in his eyes.
Eyes filled with anger and murderous intent met unexpectedly, and he was so frightened that his heart trembled, and he quickly lowered his head.
Although Zhang Shou's words were unclear, and Zhang Qiong was not a person who was good at strategy, he had been in the court for many years, and he could think of countless conspiracies without thinking carefully. Therefore, there was no way he could take care of an insignificant young son.
He snorted angrily.
"Huh, since Dr. Zhang said so, I will leave this rebellious son to your discipline! But I am in a bad mood today and don't want to see him, so you can take him away! The emperor has always appreciated that you can make the prodigal come back, but he has heard nothing.
, Seeing is believing, if you can make this ineffective evildoer in my family learn well, then I will obey you! Okay, let’s go!”
Zhang Shou didn't expect that Zhang Qiong would issue an eviction order so straightforwardly. Looking at the big Zhang who couldn't even stand still, he couldn't help shaking his head secretly. He was not familiar with this nominal student, so he didn't reach out to help him.
He asked directly: "Zhang Sanlang, can you still leave? If not, I'll ask Ah Liu to come in."
"I can... I can walk." Although there was cold sweat on his forehead, Big Man Zhang was extremely grateful for Zhang Shou's arrival at this time, and even more grateful that Zhang Qiong actually asked him to follow Zhang Shou - otherwise, if Zhang Shou just asked in private
After he finished speaking and left, there was a high probability that he would still receive a severe beating, so it would be better to escape with Zhang Shou.
He paused, barely stood up straight, raised his hands solemnly, and bowed as best he could: "Teacher, thank you for coming to my door to intercede for me today. I cannot thank you enough for my kindness. Please accept my gratitude."
bye."
After saluting, he didn't wait for Zhang Shou to say anything else, saluted his father Zhang Qiong again as a farewell, and then gritted his teeth and limped out of the main hall with Zhang Shou.
When he crossed the threshold, the pain in his buttocks and legs was really unbearable. He suddenly stumbled and jumped forward. Fortunately, a hand suddenly stretched out from beside him, and with a force that he could not resist, he suddenly
He pulled him up, and when he looked again, it was Ah Liu whom he had seen several times.
Knowing that this was a righteous servant and master that made Zhu Er fear as much as a tiger, and even the emperor praised him, he was worried and thanked him quickly, but when he was about to break free from the help of others, he heard a cold voice.
Voice: "Don't be brave!"
Zhang Shou also heard Ah Liu's warning, and saw that Big Zhang immediately calmed down, and he couldn't help laughing. Seeing that the people from the Xiangyang House were far away, he asked in a low voice: "Zhang Sanlang, I
Let me ask you, is your cheat sheet just that one, or is there another one? Did someone else give you a ready-made copy, or did you copy it yourself?"
When he heard this, Zhang Datou was immediately startled. When he wanted to deny it, he thought about his current situation and suddenly felt depressed. Then he said honestly: "There are three books in total. You took one away, teacher, and the other one."
Two copies are in my study. As for the notes... I didn't copy them, they were ready-made as given by others, and I spent a full fifty pounds."
"In that case, then take me to your study to get it."
Thinking of spending a lot of money to get such a result, Zhang Datou couldn't help but feel furious, but when he heard Zhang Shou's words, he had no time to be angry and hurriedly shouted: "But my father has already kicked me out...
..."What if I make my father regret it?
Before anyone could finish what he said, Zhang Shou said nonchalantly: "Your father won't care about such a trivial matter."
Although it might be easier to let Ah Liu go and no one would notice it, Zhang Shou knew that now that he had just entered Beijing and few people knew what Ah Liu was capable of, there was no need to act rashly, so he made a decisive decision
.As he expected, he and Ah Liu followed Zhang Big Guy who led the way to the study, took the two cheat sheets and left, but Zhang Qiong ignored them.
The frightened Zhangjiasan Lang finally had a real sense of escaping until he got on the carriage with difficulty. He had injuries to his buttocks and legs and did not dare to sit. He could only apologize in embarrassment and kneel down on the seat next to him.
On the road, as the carriage bumped, his wounds were constantly being pulled, but he endured the pain and did not dare to cry out until he finally stopped.
With the help of Ah Liu, he stood firmly on the ground. Zhang Daotou breathed a long sigh of relief. When Zhang Shou also came down, he solemnly raised his hands and bowed again: "Teacher, if you don't come today,
, I’m afraid I will really be beaten to death by my father. If there is anything the teacher needs me to do, please feel free to tell me."
Zhang Shou knew before that the tall man in front of him was not rough at all. At this moment, he smiled and refused to agree. He only motioned for Ah Liu to help Zhang big man and follow him through the door. He waited until the gate of Zhang Garden was locked behind him and then he shook his head.
Without replying, he said: "You carry the word "cheating" on your back, and you received this beating from your father. Don't you think it was ultimately because of this class test?"
If he was beaten to death without anyone stopping him, Zhang Datou would definitely be very angry, but now that he had escaped the disaster, his mind had almost calmed down, and he smiled bitterly and said: "It was like this before.
I thought about it, but when I think about it again, it’s because I don’t pay much attention to my studies and I don’t have much talent. Although I am tall and tall, I am not good at writing or martial arts, so my father looks down on me the most.”
People have talked about it for this reason, so Zhang Shou can't encourage him to work hard and cheer up - genius is one percent talent plus ninety-nine percent sweat, but there is no such thing as that percent.
With only one talent and no corresponding opportunities, most people will sweat in vain no matter how much they sweat!
"Nine out of ten people in Banshan Hall are not very talented in reading, and eight out of nine are not very dedicated to studying. The reason why most of the previous monthly examination scores were passable is because
Most of the things I taught were very simple, and there wasn’t much that needed to be memorized. However, because there were no textbooks, most of the things I remembered were forgotten after the exam.”
Zhang Shou heard the heavy breathing of Zhang Big Man behind him, and he said with a smile: "But I didn't expect that someone would summarize all my free lectures into words. So I really want to know, this
Where did the three cheat sheets come from?”
After just a moment's hesitation, Zhang Datou said calmly: "After Ji Jiu became the acting chief, several other people and I felt dissatisfied and forced him to pass on his answers during the branch exam, but he frightened him. Probably
Afraid that we would not be willing to give in, he coaxed us and said that he had your notes on the class contents, teacher, and asked for fifty guan. After I and a few others read the contents, we..."
Zhang Shou chose Ji Jiu as the acting director, not because he saw how people stand out - there are more than a hundred students, how could he distinguish the character one by one, but because he saw the last time someone came to Zhao Yuan
Words and deeds are just a matter of impulse.
Therefore, he never expected that Ji Jiu would have such a business acumen - although there was still a gap between Lu Sanlang and Lu Sanlang who locked people up in a small dark room and forced them to write popular serial novels, it was already considered rare.
He hesitated slightly, then stopped and turned around to look at the big guy Zhang: "Have you never asked Ji Jiu where this thing came from?"
"Of course I asked, that guy said he recorded it himself." Zhang Datou looked unhappy, but then he said in a low voice, "I think the words on the note are indeed his handwriting, and the content is true, so I bought it.
Already...he sold six copies."
"Very good." Zhang Shou chuckled and directly ordered Ah Liu, "Ah Liu, go find and invite Ji Jiu to this garden. I didn't expect that besides Lu Sanlang, there would be such a gathering.