Dad, this seems to be the Northern Song Dynasty

Chapter 36 Black Face
At noon on the same day, Sun Chunming ate lunch and drank two glasses of light wine, and was planning to take a stroll around the store to see the sales, but was told by his servants that the second king had arrived and was walking into the living room.

Sun Chunming quickly trotted over to greet him, thinking at the same time, what is this guy doing here?
It can be said that Sun Chunming and Zhao Er have been in contact with each other in the past year. Zhao Er has always wanted to accept him as his staff, showing his attitude as a polite corporal, and Sun Chunming's business has indeed been greatly affected by others. He would occasionally give back a favor. Kaifeng City was in dire straits and was waiting to be revitalized. Occasionally helping him with urban planning based on the experience of later generations was a way of repaying his favor. In addition, the two were already of the same age and had been together for more than a year. Since then, the relationship has become more and more harmonious, and Zhao Er often tells people that this is his best friend.

It's just that a best friend is a best friend. Zhao Er usually calls him over, but rarely does he come in person. During the Chinese New Year, royal etiquette is the most cumbersome. How can he come here on his own in the spare time?

Wei Wei bowed and saluted: "I have seen the Second Great King, what kind of wind is it today, and it blows you to the humble house?"

Zhao Guangyi smiled and said: "Isn't it just the New Year, so I can't come to wish you a New Year?"

"Yo, that's really my honor, it's flourishing."

Zhao Guangyi casually gave some congratulatory gifts and said, "A little new tea, it's a tribute from the Southern Tang Dynasty. I know you like it, so I brought you a few bags."

Sun Chunming quickly took it with both hands and handed it to the servants to keep it.

"My brother-in-law gave you trouble yesterday."

When Sun Chunming heard this, his mind buzzed, and he took half a second to react. He simply stopped pretending and said: "The three kings and Quanzi are very close to each other. Last night, because of a happy event at home, I drank two more drinks, but I didn't think well. Don’t worry, something like this won’t happen again in the future.”

Zhao Guangyi waved his hand and said, "Anxin, I don't mean to blame you. My elder brother is self-willed. My elder brother and I have nothing to do. This time I came to see you because of my elder brother's intention. My father died early, and my third brother was forced to The mother brought it up with one hand, so it is inevitable that she will be negligent in discipline, and it is too late to take care of it now, what the elder brother means is that I want to ask you to help me with this matter."

Sun Chunming was so frightened that he waved his hands again and again and said, "Don't dare, dare not, the officials can tell my father and son if they are useful, but don't dare to beg for them."

Zhao Guangyi talked about the official's request, and Sun Chunming naturally nodded and agreed. Before that, the father and son could pretend to be confused, but after that, they couldn't. Although Zhao Kuangyin didn't speak clearly, he couldn't hear it Where the overtones come.

Zhao Erdao: "My eldest brother said that if the third child is really sensible, he will give a child's examination this year. Your son must not miss this opportunity."

The so-called Tongju refers to a branch of the imperial examination. It is not like the imperial examination almost every year (the imperial examination was once a year in the early Song Dynasty). It belongs to the Enke that comes with the mood of the officials. For the exam, he has the final say, and there is no set number for the exam. In short, it is just two words, willfulness.

The purpose of Tongju is to encourage children all over the world to read early and read more. It is a means of rewarding children. Therefore, it is stipulated that children under the age of 15 can take the exam. There is no clear destination after passing the exam. The most basic reward is two pieces of silk cloth. Ten horses are a kind of scholarship, but if they are relatively outstanding, they will be awarded the title of Jinshi. Those who are particularly outstanding can also be directly awarded an official position. For example, the famous poet Yan Shu was a 14-year-old Tong Ju, and he also became the prime minister in his later years.

Zhao Da and Zhao Er are very aware of Sun Yue's talent. The boy's exam is not difficult for him at all. As long as the court opens, he will definitely win. In fact, Zhao Da has always paid attention to Sun Yue since the father and son beat the drum to complain. Yue, not without emotion, he had not thought about the idea of ​​​​opening the Tongju for a day or two. Now this approach can be regarded as a public and private matter.

Sun Chunming was naturally very surprised when he heard the words. The boy's exam is much easier than that of Jinshi, but the subtext is also very clear. If you have educated his younger brother, he will give you a boy's exam. If you are really capable, give it to him. You are a Jinshi, but if your education is not good, believe it or not, the imperial examination will have nothing to do with you.

Then I heard Zhao Erdao: "Brother Chun, the matter of giving up my brother is not only a concern of the elder brother, but I, as the second brother, also miss it very much from time to time. The promise of the elder brother belongs to the elder brother, so naturally I, the second brother, also I have to say something, there is a Fenglelou in the north of the city, do you know?"

"Kaifeng No. [-] Restaurant, why don't I know."

"I have found evidence that their shopkeeper is having an affair with Li Chongjin. I will arrest him after the Lantern Festival. Is this the criminal's property? I plan to find a few top restaurants in Kaifeng City to discuss how to deal with it. , although Brother Chunming’s restaurant is located in Nancheng, it is also a famous place in Kaifeng. Please come over and discuss it when the time comes."

Sun Chunming was shocked in his heart. The Fengle Building is strategically located, only a few hundred steps away from the Golden Scale Pond. The surrounding residences are both rich and expensive, and they are tall buildings with more than four floors. In terms of area, they are at least several thousand square meters. There are also Looking at the courtyard and wine cellar, even if the housing prices in Kaifeng have not risen at this time, it is still worth a million yuan. This gift is not an important one.

Of course, at that time, the auction procedure must be followed. The auction system in the Song Dynasty was very developed, not much weaker than the modern one, but it is a secret auction. You must know that even the modern bidding system has a big way , with Zhao Guangyi, the prefect of Kaifeng, in charge, I am afraid that the result of this auction will not be much different from the free gift.

At this moment, Cao Nier came in with tea. After giving a bow, she poured a cup of tea for Zhao Guangyi and said, "Second King, please have some tea."

Zhao Guangyi nodded with a smile, but Sun Chunming's face turned black, and he asked, "Aren't you listening to brother Yue with Mr. Zhao and the others? How do you know that the Second Great King is here? "

"Oh, I won't talk about Brother Yue, because Brother Jun was beaten by my father."

"Why?"

"Brother Jun went up to the table with a stick and made gestures. My dad passed by and asked him, are you playing Monkey King? Brother Jun said, Grandpa is here, and then dad beat him up, Brother Jun My son cried so much that Brother Yue couldn't continue talking."

Sun Chunming suddenly had an ominous premonition and asked, "What are Brother Yue and Mr. Zhao San doing now?"

"Brother Yue said that he had never been to a brothel. Mr. Zhao and Mr. Jun said they hadn't been there either, so they sneaked over the wall to avoid Mr. Zhao's guards and went to a brothel. I am a girl. Naturally, we can't mess around with the three of them, and when we heard that the Second Great King is coming, we made some tea."

With a snap, Sun Chunming's teacup fell to the ground and shattered, and Zhao Guangyi's face was as black as charcoal.

　Thanks to le seul and my second brother's family for the reward

　　
　
(End of this chapter)