The world of film and television begins with the God of Medicine.

Yangzhou is an important node city that connects both sides of the Yangtze River and the north and south of the canal. It has developed water and land transportation, a large flow of people every day, and the city gates everywhere are very busy.

Xiao Dongliang followed the groom, sitting on the edge in front of the carriage frame, dangling his short legs leisurely, watching the flow of people passing by.

Before he became a book boy for the young master, his parents told him to be careful and careful, even if the young master wanted to beat him to death, he must hold on. But after he really became a bookboy for the young master, he felt that his parents were trying to scare him.

You can eat meat and sweets every day. When you go into the city, the young master will buy some snacks, so he can eat a lot. The young master cut out good materials for him and asked the senior tailors from the silk and satin shop to make several sets of clothes for him. He can also read in the young master's study. When he encounters problems that he doesn't understand, he always asks the young master for help. The young master always smiles.

Xiao Dongliang felt that this was really a magical day.

The only bad thing may be that the young master recently asked him to practice martial arts with him. He was almost exhausted every day and had to be beaten. This was not good.

But the young master said, everything has a price. He thought that being tired, beaten and studying every day was probably the price he had to pay for being able to eat and drink.

He's not stupid, of course he cherishes it, it's just a happy complaint. Every time he went out and met people of the same age in the village, he would say this...

The groom controlled the horse to slow down, turned around and spoke to the curtain: "Master, we have arrived outside the city."

Xiao Dongliang came to his senses in a flash, jumped off the carriage nimbly, ran to the back of the carriage and unloaded the horse stool. Although the young master got on and off the carriage easily, he saw that other young masters were doing the same, so he stubbornly had to get a horse stool every time.

Wang Yan bent down and walked out of the carriage, stood up straight, stretched his arms and stretched a lot. His carriage was really comfortable, and the road was bumpy, so it was very relaxing to lie down and sway all the way.

At this moment, a shout calling for 'Brother Ziyan' came from a distance.

Following the sound, I looked over and saw Liu Yun, a well-connected man, coming with a few scholars.

Wang Yan got out of the car on the horse stool and bowed his hands to the group of people who came over: "I wonder what Brother Jingshu is doing here?"

"I'm just waiting for you, Ziyan." Liu Yun waved his hands, "Ziyan, you've had a hard time hiding my brother. Could it be that you have become a disciple of Ouyang Gong, and you don't like your brother, so you don't want to interact with him?"

"What did my brother say? How could I be such a person? It's just my first time taking the state examination, and I have been silent for many years. How can I be as calm and calm as my brother? Seeing that only a few months have passed, I feel really uneasy. So instead of It's really hard to stay away from studying at home or going to Ouyang Gong's house for advice.

If it weren't for this, my elder brother would have made my younger brother famous so much that everyone in the city knew that I, Wang Yan, was proposing for marriage on the street. How could there be such a huge momentum? And where are all the brothers waiting for the younger brother outside the city with Brother Jingshu? It is really embarrassing for the younger brother. "

After saying this, Wang Yan saluted the other people who came with him, with a very low posture.

For a while, everyone was polite to each other. Among these people, there were children from wealthy families, children of minor officials, local scholars from the counties below who came to Yangzhou to study, and a few from poor families. Rich and poor, there were more than ten people in the group.

They praised Wang Yan, saying that Wang Yan's poems were well written and were widely circulated on both sides of the Yangtze River. They were afraid that they would even reach Bianjing. He also said that they were envious of him asking for marriage in the street and dared to visit the Sheng family. He said that he had good luck and worshiped Ouyang Xiu as his master. He couldn't forget them when he got rich.

Wang Yan kept it simple, saying that they were handsome, had good families, spoke well, and would definitely have a future in the future. Serious business talk.

After a while, Liu Yun took Wang Yan's arm and said, "Zi Yan, I think you have some free time today. How about I wait for a banquet and write some good poems?"

"Brother, I'm going to the city today. I have to go to Ouyang Mansion, and then I have to go to Sheng Mansion. I really don't have any free time. Besides, when I think that the exam period is approaching, I feel hesitant and uneasy. I really don't want to have a banquet. .”

Wang Yan shook his head sincerely and refused, "If I win the election, I will definitely invite my brothers to get together. If I don't win, it will not be too late to have a party and a banquet in the future. It will only last half a year, so why should brothers be in a hurry?"

Seeing Wang Yan's sincere eyes and his outpouring of ambition, the scholars present inexplicably felt a little ashamed. But when I changed my mind, I couldn't help but feel that Wang Yan was too damn pretentious.

It's not good or bad, it's just that Wang Yan is a bit out of place. They didn't study, but Wang Yan studied, which was a bit outstanding.

The main reason is that these players are of no use. As long as he wins, these people will still cheer for him. They are players who take the initiative to get closer, and there is no need for Wang Yan to deliberately win over him. Otherwise, if he learns nothing, as long as he is not targeted, he can win the exam and pass the exam with his eyes closed. It would be better to go out to a brothel with them and brag, which would not be a fun experience. After all, there were too few entertainment activities at this time, and he was quite leisurely.

Seeing Wang Yan's resolute attitude, Liu Yun and other contestants who were idle scholars couldn't push him too hard. It was unbecoming of a scholar, so they had to congratulate Wang Yan for being accepted as a disciple by Ouyang Xiu, saying that Wang Yan would definitely win the election. Then they laughed and left to go to their meeting.

"Now that there are so many scholars waiting at the city gate, the young master has become more and more famous." Xiao Dongliang sighed as he watched Liu Yun and others leave.

"If you fail the autumn exam, Master, I will be even more powerful."

"I think the young master will definitely pass the exam. These people all have to take the exam together in the autumn. Now they have to party, feast and visit brothels. He will definitely not do well in the exam. No matter how bad the young master is, he is much better than them."

What Xiao Dongliang means is that several candidates must be selected for the imperial examination, and it is impossible to have none. There were all such players competing in the same field, and Wang Yan started at a very high level.

"You've made progress." Wang Yan patted Dongliang's little head and walked slowly into the city with his hands behind his back.

The team on duty at the city gate today was still the same team that Wang Yan knew. Of course, even if he didn't know him, they knew him now.

As Dongliang said, he is really famous now.

Liu Yun didn't keep it secret for seven days. He only held it in for five days before he couldn't hold it in any longer. Once at a party outside, I said it drunkenly, intentionally or unintentionally. The reputation of Wang Shentong, who had been dormant for several years, once again began to spread among the scholars in Yangzhou City.

At that time, Wang Yan had already worshiped Ouyang Xiu as his teacher. Sheng Hong also worked hard to benefit his son-in-law. He sent people to spread the news about Wang's visit to propose marriage, how he behaved, how discerning he was about recognizing people, and how broad-minded he was to decide on this marriage. The most important thing is of course the love poem Wang Yan wrote to Sheng Hualan.

Then he took the love poem written by Wang Yan and ran to give it to Ouyang Xiu, which attracted Ouyang Xiu's attention and emphasized that Ouyang Xiu couldn't wait and ran to Wangjiazhuang to recruit disciples early the next morning. Finally, there are the two poems written by Wang Yan, for which a lot of money was spent on publicity.

In the past few days, it can be said that Wang Yan has become popular all over Yangzhou. In the brothel, various people were discussing that there had not been such a romantic scholar for a long time, and the newly arranged song was also the same one. An adaptation of the picture book story has been circulated in the streets. It is extremely romantic and praises the romantic scholar's love for women and his resistance to arranged marriages.

And the children in the fields and in various houses in the city have already begun to think, "What you see on paper will eventually make you realize it, but you must know that you must do it". It's just that some are self-encouragement, and some are full of ignorant desire for the imperial examination.

What's more, the business of his silk and satin shop and herbal medicine shop in the city has become even better because of his fame. Many scholars who had never seen Wang Yan's writing came to see the plaques written by Wang Yan outside the two stores.

Even if they have passed by often before, they may have accidentally discovered that the calligraphy is very good, but they do not take it seriously. This is due to their insufficient appreciation. But now that Ouyang Xiu admitted that he was not as good as Wang Yan, the value of Wang Yan's words was instantly raised. Players who used to be disapproving of it now wish they could poke out their plaques to see what they were doing.

Also affected by this, many people began to ask Wang Yan to write letters, some asked Sheng Hong, some asked Ouyang Xiu, and many merchants simply came to Wang Yan to ask for letters.

So when Wang Yan arrived at Ouyang Xiu's house, he had to write some words first.

"It's really enjoyable to watch Ziyan write."

In order to check his homework, Ouyang Xiu ordered Wang Yan to write the meaning of the scriptures silently, and by the way, he specified the use of cursive script for personal gain. Seeing Wang Yan's elegant writing without any stumbling, he couldn't help but stroked his goatee with satisfaction.

"Don't be envious of me. You should copy the ancient calligraphy carefully. Only when you have achieved something can you start writing."

The one who was called Fa'er was a child with a boy bun standing on tiptoes. This is Ouyang Xiu's eldest son, Ouyang Fa, who is eight years old this year. Just like the thirteen-year-old Sheng Changbai, they are both little adults. He obviously has a chubby little face, but he still has to force himself to look serious, and he loves to study.

"The teacher is right, laying a solid foundation is the right thing to do. Even if it is said that being a brother is a gift from heaven, it is only step by step that we can achieve what we are today. The great reputation of being a brother is still due to the influence of the teacher. If not for this, what is the reason for being a brother? My words are worthless. There are many common people in this world who are boring and boring."

王言一边运笔舔墨，一边对着小胖墩挑眉毛，还要说着欠揍的话。

There was great disdain in Xiao Pangdun's small eyes, which Wang Yan said was enough to discredit him. If he couldn't beat him, he would jump up and hit Brother Wupu on the head to relieve the hatred in his heart.

While laughing, I finished writing a word and reviewed a strategy for Ouyang Xiu. This was dictated and there were too many words.

Ouyang Xiu nodded with satisfaction: "If Ziyan performs normally, there is hope for the number one spot."

"Didn't the teacher say that there is an old enemy in the court?" Wang Yan asked nonsense in response.

"Children, how much money did your father-in-law spend to make your name famous? I also wrote letters to friends and disciples to make your name famous, and recently I even sent you a copybook. In a month or two, your name will be resounding throughout Bian. Jing, your deeds of proposing for marriage on the street, as well as the two poems, are so famous. Even if I don't mention it, the officials should know about it. Even if someone presses your paper, the officials will definitely know about it. ask."

Ouyang Xiu glanced sideways at his beloved disciple, with the Chinese character written on his face, "Do you understand this time..."

Wang Yan had a look of realization on his face: "This disciple is stupid and never thought of such a joint. The teacher is really mature and prudent, and the students admire him."

"Okay, do you think I'm a confused old fool? I'm just dazzled, not stupid. Do you think I don't know what you're thinking?" "That's right, brother, you're pretending too much." The little boy wanted to see through the unlucky senior brother. He was complacent about his little thoughts, but he didn't care that he had failed. He was not as strict as the little adults in the past.

Wang Yan looked at him with a smile: "Good brother, according to you, is it self-explanatory for my brother, or do I really not understand, or do I understand now, but pretend not to understand, and let the teacher understand?" Seeing that my brother actually understands and pretending not to understand, which one will make the teacher happier?"

Little Fatty's mind turned around and he understood what the unlucky senior brother meant, and his body that had been sitting upright collapsed.

Ouyang Xiu shook his head in amusement and glared at Wang Yan as if he was dissatisfied: "What are you talking about to Fa'er? If you teach him a bad lesson, I will settle the score with you."

"This is the way to survive. If you don't understand it, it won't work."

Ouyang Xiu is not an old-fashioned man. He has been with Wang Yan for many years and he also knows that Wang Yan is a flexible but strong-willed person.

He said: "Speaking of which, among my many disciples, your prince is definitely the most tactful."

"Thank you for the compliment, teacher."

"Shameless is also number one."

The two masters and apprentices laughed together. Only the little fat man looked at his father and unlucky senior brother like a fool.

After laughing, Ouyang Xiu asked: "Zi Yan, since Emperor Taizong, I have made a custom in the Song Dynasty. The number one scholar will be appointed as the eunuch and judge all the states. I don't know what Zi Yan means? Let's tell it first, lest it really comes true. The number one scholar, I don’t know where to go.”

As Ouyang Xiu said, the number one scholar is quite promising, and he will start as a cadre under the jurisdiction of Jian in the Emperor's Heart Center. It doesn’t have to be the top pick, the top three have good prospects. It's just that the No. 1 pick is exceptionally good, starting on the Rockets.

Although Sheng Hong is also a Jinshi, he is a low-level Jinshi. Having been an official for more than ten years, he is only a general judge. The number one scholar is directly on the same level as Sheng Hong, and promotion will be given priority. Sheng Hong has to serve for three years and pass the merit examination.

But the top pick is different. It doesn't matter how high your grades are at the local level. As long as you don't make any serious mistakes, you will be promoted back to the central government after staying for about two years. Then he worked for another two or three years, and then he was transferred to the local government or the central government to serve in the three provinces and six ministries. At this time, he was at the same level as the prefect, and they were all officials with real power. Then you go up to a small hill called Shanghao, and you already have a lot of status.

If Wang Yan really gets the top prize, he will be Sheng Hong's Shangguan in three years. This is the huge difference between people. However, Sheng Hong may feel emotional, but more importantly, he is still extremely happy...

"We should go to Hebei to face Liao, or go to Hedong to face Xixia."

"If the officials ask each other, what would you say?"

"Whatever the officials think about, that's where the students will go."

"Officials have always loved capable ministers and officials. Are you not afraid of being disliked by the officials?"

Wang Yan shook his head and smiled: "No matter how tactful or shameless a student is, he will be promoted only if he has good grades. If he is just a boastful person, no matter how much the officials like him, he may not be able to appoint him."

We are all emperors, who wants to be tugged at his sleeves and spit on? Zhao Zhen was grabbed and sprayed by Lao Bao. As for the other ministers, they are even more welcome. The majesty of his emperor is not very high.

Would Zhao Zhen not like someone who speaks well and is reliable? It's not like Wang Yan has never been an emperor. If he hadn't been determined and often caused major crimes, killed tens of thousands of people, and accumulated too much power, his group of ministers could praise him to death.

Ouyang Xiu also laughed and said: "You can't go to the border. If you are really the number one scholar, you are not more than nineteen years old. No one can trust you at such an age. Young people are greedy for success and rush forward, and trouble will easily occur in the border areas. If you can take advantage of it, you can take advantage of it. It is a serious crime to harm the country. I think it should be tried near the capital."

"Nothing is in the way, as long as there is a place to do something."

"Have good ambitions. To be an official, the first thing is to be stable, and then you will know the slowness and haste. You will understand the secret in the future. Young people are most afraid of being impatient. The more anxious you are, the harder it is to achieve things."

“Students are taught.”

This is serious preaching. Wang Yan salutes solemnly...

After receiving some teachings at Ouyang Mansion and having lunch, I went to Sheng Mansion.

In the study, Sheng Hong drank tea: "This tea is a new tea made using the method of frying tea. How about it?"

"It's certainly much better than my wild rock tea."

"I don't know anything about business, can I really make money from this tea?"

Wang Yan spit out the tea foam unceremoniously: "Ouyang Gong has written to all directions, praising the tea. I gave him some wild rock tea and Ouyang Gong before. He entertained the guests and heard that the guests were all happy. How much did the big house cost? If it was a lot , uncle can send some good tea to the important officials in the state. In less than half a month, someone will be asking for tea."

The process of making tea is not difficult, but the difficulty lies in controlling each link. After becoming a disciple that day, Sheng Hong asked someone from the Sheng family's main house to come to Wangjiazhuang to study.

Not to mention that the Sheng family’s Dafang is awesome. All the people here are skilled tea makers. After two days of studying and understanding the process, now I can see tea made with much more skillful skills than the people in Wang Yan’s family. The finished product must be done by professional people.

Sheng Hong nodded: "In that case, I will write to the big house to make more tea and send some over. This time I sent a lot. You can take some back when you leave. Mr. Ouyang..."

When Wang Yan saw him like that, he knew that he would not dare to go all out and would still have to retain a large part of his previous methods. The main reason is that he is short-tongued and doesn't understand business. He is embarrassed to act like the head of the family and teach Dafang how to do business.

"It's only after my uncle left."

"That's fine." Sheng Hong nodded with a smile, "What did Mr. Ouyang teach you today?"

"My nephew is expected to win the top prize in the coming spring."

"really?"

"You can't take it seriously." Seeing that his father-in-law was stunned, Wang Yan smiled and said, "My uncle is also a Jinshi, so he should know that the imperial examination is difficult. My nephew has not yet found out, so how can he say that he is the number one scholar in the imperial examination? He is just Ouyang Gong'an's nephew It’s just to avoid abnormality in the scientific examination.”

"Yes, but if you really win the top prize, that would be great."

"My nephew should work hard to make progress." Wang Yan replied with a smile and took another sip of tea.

The number one scholar was selected by the emperor, and the names of the test papers were unknown. The big guys from various pavilions worked together to select the best papers and ranked them in order. The emperor would select whoever wrote the paper to his liking and select him as the number one scholar. Some of you regret it later. After many considerations, you may feel that so and so is not suitable, and you need to dampen your energy, suppress your edge, call it a good person, change the ranking for others, etc.

Even if Wang Yan is awesome, there is no guarantee that he will win the top prize. After all, he couldn't decide Zhao Zhen's mood. No one knew whether an old emperor who had failed to reform and become stronger and was dying without a son would suddenly have a seizure.

But there is one good thing. As long as you pass the provincial examination, which is often called the proficiency examination, you will not be deposed and you can become an official. Usually there are about 200 people each time, and the higher the ranking, the better the future.

It is said that it was because there was a man named Zhang Yuan who was deposed and defected to Xixia, and then turned to work in the Song Dynasty. Therefore, the provincial examination was no longer deposed and became customization, which was maintained until the fall of the Qing Dynasty...

After chatting with Sheng Hong for a while, he was urged to start writing big characters. He accepted the request of some people, so when he came here, Wang Yan had to write big characters to make his father-in-law look good.

On the way, under Sheng Hong's annoyed gaze, Hua Lan ran over to add tea and water. She didn't even talk to Wang Yan, her eyes were crackling with electricity. It wasn't until Sheng Hong glared dissatisfied that Hua Lan smiled sweetly at Wang Yan and left slowly.

At this point, the marriage is already fixed, and there is no room for Sheng Hong to regret it. Even if Wang Yan admits that he is a bastard, otherwise it will be a slap in his face, and he will be humiliated. It will be difficult for him to live in the future.

With Sheng Changbai's diligent exchanges, Wang Yan and Hualan became more and more familiar, and the letters they exchanged became more and more embarrassing, and Hualan could no longer resist it. Now it can be said that life is like a year, and I just want to get married as soon as possible.

So every time Wang Yan came to Sheng's house and ate here, Hualan would come to serve food and pour wine. When drinking tea here, Hualan would add tea and water. The pretty face is full of spring, the eyes are sparkling, and the words are still lingering. It is very interesting.

But if it were put in modern times, Wang Yan would probably break the law because of his shamelessness, but everything else was fine...

Thanks to the (little ass-flashing) brother for the 100-coin reward for support.

I would like to express my daily gratitude to the good brothers who vote monthly, recommend and read quietly for their strong support!