Chapter 0398 The name is Liu Lang, the righteousness is the worm girl
After all, Li Di couldn't harden his heart and watched Kou Ji looking for trouble.
Although he told himself countless times in his heart that if he bumped into Kou Ji and caused trouble in the future, he would just pretend not to see it and let this brat who made him angry have to teach him a lesson.
But when Kou Ji really wanted to cause trouble, he couldn't help but speak out to warn him.
Kou Ji heard Li Di's words and thought of how he had reminded Liu Yong at the gate of Gongyuan before, but Liu Yong did nothing, and he suddenly had an idea.
Kou Ji put down Liu Yong's paper and bowed his hands to Li Di and Ma Yuanfang.
"Thank you very much for your concern. I didn't succeed in his plan. I just saw that you two seemed to think highly of his article, so I wanted to see what was good about it.
The boy took a closer look and found that it is indeed good."
Li Di and Ma Yuanfang both breathed a sigh of relief when they heard Kou Ji's words.
The two of them were really afraid that Kou Ji would act on his own initiative and take Liu Yong by force.
Although both of them are men of temperament, they often do some things that are of temperament.
But it is precisely because of this that they understand how a temperamental person suffers when acting in official circles.
previous years.
Ma Yuanfang, a third-grade official, beat someone because he couldn't control his temper.
In an instant, he was demoted to the fifth rank of Zhizhou.
From this we can see how harmful it is for a temperamental person to do things in the officialdom.
It was precisely because they understood that it was difficult for a person with a temperament to behave in official circles that they did not want to see Kou Ji become a person with a temperament.
After the two breathed a sigh of relief, they recalled what Kou Ji had just said and had different reactions.
Ma Yuanfang stroked his beard and nodded slowly.
Li Di spat and said disdainfully: "With the little knowledge you have in your belly, what can you tell..."
Ma Yuanfang was stunned when he heard this and asked, "Is the Kou Ministry of Industry's knowledge a bit poor?"
Just as Kou Ji was about to open his mouth to clear his name, Li Di said: "It's not just a little bit... it's simply a mistake... He may not be able to memorize all the saint's articles."
Kou Ji argued unhappily: "Although I don't know how to write articles about saints, few people in the world know what I know."
However.
Ma Yuanfang didn't seem to hear his excuse, and actually asked Li Di with a look of astonishment, "He doesn't understand the saint's articles, but he can still serve as an imperial examination examiner. Doesn't it make sense?"
Li Di said with disgust: "Who says it's not the case..."
Kou Ji opened his mouth, not knowing what to say.
At the beginning, Kou Zhun, Li Di, and Wang Zeng helped him plan the affairs of the imperial examination examiners.
Now she actually opened her mouth to dislike him.
It's obviously retaliation.
After the two counted down Kou Ji, they happily deprived Kou Ji of the qualification to continue taking exams.
Li Di handed Kou Ji a directory and asked him to review the words that needed to be avoided in the test paper to see if there were any missing pens.
The ancients had taboos when writing about some important frequent visitors.
The first things to avoid are the taboo names of the emperors in the dynasty, the names of the queen mothers, and the words that the emperors clearly pointed out need to be avoided.
Therefore, when the ancients wrote articles and encountered taboo words, they had to avoid them cleverly.
If you really can't avoid it, then write one less stroke when writing the word that needs to be avoided.
The task Li Di gave to Kou Ji was to review it to see if any of the candidates were careless and wrote any words that needed to be avoided.
But in fact.
Candidates who have experienced Qiu Wei have basically mastered all the taboo words.
In their papers, it is very rare to find mistakes based on this.
So Kou Ji's task seemed very simple.
Basically there is nothing to do.
They hung out in the Gongyuan like salted fish for two days.
Li Di, Ma Yuanfang and others, after many reviews, selected more than a hundred papers and sent them to the palace for Zhao Zhen to review.
The imperial examinations in the early Song Dynasty did not need to be held in the mid-Song Dynasty, the late Song Dynasty, and the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Three to four hundred students are selected for one subject.
In the imperial examinations in the early Song Dynasty, the selection of students was very random.
There are classes with dozens of people, and there are classes with hundreds of people.
But it is rare for a regular branch with more than 200 people to appear.
Maybe it’s because Changke and Enke are opened more often...
Zhao Zhen, with the help of Kou Zhun and Wang Zeng, reviewed the papers.
After confirming that there was nothing unpleasant to look at, I clicked on the Huiyuan and sent the paper back to Gongyuan again.
Li Di, Ma Yuanfang, and Kou Ji drafted the list and had it posted.
As soon as the announcement came out.
Some are happy, some are sad.
Those who are on the list will naturally be overjoyed.
Those who are not on the list naturally look sad.
The most sad among them is Liu Yong.
When he, accompanied by his lover Chongniang, saw that his name was not on the list, he trembled on the spot, turned pale, and vomited blood.
"Liu Lang..."
Chong Niang hugged Liu Yong who was about to collapse in fear.
The two maids who were following him also hurriedly came forward and helped Chong Niang support Liu Yong.
Liu Yong calmed down for a moment in Chong Niang's arms.
Immediately.
Eyes wide open with anger.
A famous piece that is not inferior to "Crane Soars to the Sky·On the Golden List" will be released soon.
"Inside the Concubine's Courtyard..."
Just as Liu Yong chanted four words in grief and anger, he heard someone behind him say coldly: "Shut up."
Liu Yong glared angrily, and when he looked back, he saw a tall man standing behind him.
Liu Yong opened his mouth and cursed, "Common man, what does it have to do with you if I recite my poems?"
The man smiled coldly, "I just came here to send a message in the name of my young master. My young master said that if you dare to say anything detrimental to him, he will definitely put you into Jinming Pond and feed the fish.
"
"Pooh!"
Liu Yong spat fiercely, "How could I, Liu Yong, be afraid of your threat..."
The man glanced at the list not far behind Liu Yong and said coldly: "My young master also said that if you don't believe him, let you take a good look at the list behind him. After reading it, you will know
His words were not a threat."
Liu Yong didn't have the intention to do as the man said, so he opened his mouth and cursed.
In Bianjing City, it is not illegal to curse people.
As long as you don't insult officials in public, no one will care about the rest.
Liu Yong curses people, so there is no need to worry about anything.
Just because Liu Yongyong reads the article on the list doesn’t mean that Chong Niang doesn’t.
Chong Niang thought about the man's words and read the list carefully. After reading it twice, she saw the clue.
Just when Liu Yong was scolding him the most, she decisively covered Liu Yong's mouth and said in horror: "Liu Lang...don't...don't bring trouble to yourself..."
Liu Yong glared at Chong Niang angrily and complained that Chong Niang covered his mouth.
As if she didn't see his angry eyes, Chong Niang covered his mouth, turned his head, and asked him to look at the paper.
"Liu Lang... look at the list carefully... look carefully..."
Under Chong Niang's repeated urging, Liu Yong suppressed his anger and glanced at the list.
Then he glared at the insect girl angrily.
Chong Niang saw that Liu Yong was angry and had lost his mind. She didn't read the list carefully at all, so she nervously reminded in a low voice: "Those scholars who have insulted the Kou Ministry of Industry, Kou Taishi, Li Xiang, and Wang Xiang before, a
Didn't appear on the list either.
The person who came to deliver the message must be from the Kou Mansion.
The one who sent you the message must be the Kou Ministry of Industry.
Those scholars just insulted the Ministry of Industry, and the Ministry of Industry dismissed them from the list.
If you still offend him after being reminded by the Ministry of Labor and Industry.
He will definitely not forgive you lightly."
There are still some words that the insect lady has not said.
Through the articles on the list, Chong Niang also saw that Kou Ji was a person who was bound to retaliate for his anger.
If you say Liu Yong will be killed, then Liu Yong will definitely be killed.
The words sent by the servants in the house were not warnings or threats, but conveying a fact.
Liu Yong's reputation in Fengyue Field is big enough.
The fragrance is famous all over the world.
But it was not enough for him to take his life at the hands of Kou Ji.
If Kou Ji really wanted to kill him, then he would kill him.
In the civil and military circles of the Manchu Dynasty, few people would cry out for him.
Except for the girls in those brothels and monasteries.
Those women are usually praised highly by dignitaries, but how many dignitaries are willing to offend Kou Ji for them?
Liu Yong stopped his overreaction under Chong Niang's advice, but the anger in his eyes did not dissipate.
The insect girl let go of her hand.
Liu Yong gritted his teeth and said: "He has violated the national law by using his power for personal gain. How dare he take human life under the clear sky and in broad daylight?"
The insect lady lamented.
"Liu Lang...As my concubine, I beg you...to bear with me, please?"
Liu Yong gritted his teeth and stared.
He felt very uneasy.
How can I bear this tone?
Seeing that Liu Yong was about to open his mouth, Chong Niang hurriedly said: "Although the Kou Ministry of Industry did not select you, after you failed, they still sent someone to remind you, so they must have some thoughts on you.
How about we listen to the intentions of the servants of the Kou Mansion and then make a decision?"
After being reminded by Chong Niang, Liu Yong also reacted.
Liu Yong gritted his teeth and said, "Then let's listen and see what kind of flowers he can tell..."
Chong Niang nodded quickly, turned around and bowed to the servant of the Kou Mansion, and said apologetically: "Liu Lang failed the exam, and he is inevitably a little impulsive. I hope you can forgive me for any offense I have offended."
The servant of the Kou Mansion saw that Chong Niang had a good-looking face and was willing to talk to him in a low voice. The anger in his heart also dissipated a little. He glared at Liu Yong who was standing aside and said calmly: "It's okay... I'm just a servant...
He is not a noble person and can bear insults."
Chong Niang glanced at the servant of the Kou Mansion gratefully and groped around on her body. She couldn't find any money, so she could only take off the silver hairpin on her head and handed it to the servant of the Kou Mansion.
"A little gift..."
Seeing this, the servant of the Kou Mansion was stunned, shook his head and rejected Chong Niang's bribe, and said in a gentle tone: "My young master has ordered that no one in the manor is allowed to accept bribes.
If I accept your things, I will definitely be kicked out of the door by the young master.
The young master is kind and the young lady is kind-hearted. The monthly schedule given to us is the highest in Bianjing City. Please don't harm me."
Hearing this, Chong Niang quickly took back the silver hairpin and bowed to the servant of the Kou Mansion, "This is my concubine, Meng Lang..."
The servant of the Kou Mansion hesitated for a moment, glanced at Liu Yong, and whispered: "A woman like you is ruined by a ungrateful person like you..."
When Liu Yong heard this, he immediately got angry and cursed.
But Chong Niang grabbed him and smiled dryly at the servant of the Kou Mansion: "I feel that I am not worthy of Liu Lang..."
The servants of the Kou Mansion saw that Chong Niang had been defending Liu Yong, so they stopped saying bad things about Liu Yong.
Chong Niang comforted Liu Yong and gave another courtesy to the Kou Mansion servant.
"The Ministry of Industry and Commerce sent you to deliver a message. In addition to reminding me, Liu Lang, do you have anything else to say?"
The servant of the Kou Mansion was silent for a moment and said: "The young master said that he will wait for you at the Sanbu Teahouse not far from the Gongyuan."
The insect lady was delighted when she heard this.
As she expected, Kou Ji must have taken a fancy to Liu Yong's talent.
Although Jinke did not win Liu Yong, he must call Liu Yong over to give him a few pointers.
Chong Niang hurriedly said: "Excuse me, please go back and tell the Kou Works Department that I and Liu Lang will be there right away."
The servant of the Kou Mansion crossed his fists and left the gate of Gongyuan.
Chong Niang turned around and said excitedly to Liu Yong: "Liu Lang, the Ministry of Industry and Industry will definitely give you some advice. You will be here soon, but you must be careful in your words and deeds."
Liu Yong snorted coldly: "If he really mentions me, he should get me. If he calls me over this time, he will most likely ridicule me, so it's better not to go."
Chong Niang had a sad face and patiently comforted Liu Yong for a long time.
With coaxing and deception, Liu Yong was pulled away from the gate of Gongyuan and headed to Acha Lao where Kou Ji was.
Arrive in front of the teahouse.
Then I saw Kou Ji leading a few wealthy servants, occupying the entire teahouse, and sitting there drinking tea.
Chong Niang pulled Liu Yong into the tea room, bowed down and saluted Kou Ji.
"I am an insect, I have seen the Ministry of Industry..."
Liu Yong glanced at Kou Ji and bowed to Kou Ji reluctantly.
"Liu Yong has met Mr. Kou..."
Kou Ji glanced at Chong Niang and nodded slightly.
After his eyes fell on Liu Yong, he felt a chill.
Kou Ji said calmly: "Previously, Qiu Wei won you, and you called yourself a student in front of me. Now that Chun Wei has not taken you, you call yourself Liu Yong in front of me. You are really snobbish..."
Hearing this, Liu Yong snorted coldly: "You are unfair to Liu, why should Liu be respectful to you? Liu originally thought that you were different from others. Only then did you participate in this Spring Festival, if you had known earlier that you were different from others
If there is no difference, Liu will not step into the examination room again and bring humiliation to himself."
"Oh?!"
Kou Ji laughed angrily at Liu Yong.
Others might still believe Liu Yong's lies, but how could Kou Ji, who knew Liu Yong's life, be deceived by Liu Yong's lies?
"According to your statement, you participated in Chunwei because of me?"
Kou Ji said sarcastically.
Before Liu Yong could speak, Kou Ji looked cold and said, "If you really want to be so loyal to me, I would dare to get you even if I gave up my reputation. But you are obviously not, you are just doing it for your own career.
I think you have some talent and want to give you a chance.
But you are so arrogant.
If it weren't for the fact that you have a lover by your side, I would have sent you thousands of miles away to live with wild beasts."
What Kou Ji said is true.
Liu Yong is very famous in history books, but that doesn't mean that Kou Ji must praise him.
Kou Ji had promoted Liu Yong once before in the Qiu Wei Examination Hall, and he really wanted to support him because of his great reputation in history books.
But this time in autumn, after seeing Liu Yong's character, Kou Ji stopped admiring him a little.