Come on, Your Highness

Xiao Hong returned to Jing'an Palace and found He Xichao. He wanted to ask for comfort, but found that the latter was working hard on the problem.

The township examination is coming soon. After Xishan Waihun came back and passed Xie San, He Xichao received examination questions and comments from Mr. Xie Ge every five days.

He Xichao was a hit in the college examination, and everyone paid attention to He Xichao. Whether he, the youngest scholar, could also stand out in the rural examination, everyone was watching.

If you do well in the exam, it seems to be the case. If you do not do well in the exam, you will hurt Zhongyong and his ilk. Arrogance, arrogance and complacency will probably stick to his forehead.

The invisible pressure was several times stronger than before, even if He Xichao had confidence in himself, he didn't dare to push it too far.There are many talented people in the world, if they are not taken seriously, they will capsize in the gutter.

At this critical moment, Xiao Hong didn't dare to disturb him too much.

Xiao Hong didn't speak until He Xichao finally copied the article from the draft on clean paper and put down his pen.

He Xichao blew his ink and said with a smile: "Since you have said so, the emperor will definitely be prepared. Besides, according to the usual practice, there will be a sum of money for the settlement, which is enough for the time being. But after the opening of the mansion, don't look at the prince's salary. It is far from enough to raise a person from the palace, but also to cultivate one's own influence, and to open up relationships in the future."

Xiao Hong handed He Xichao a cup of tea and said, "You and I have seen the mother's dowry. Some farm shops, even if they can make a living, are just a drop in the bucket."

He Xichao nodded and took a sip of tea, "The quickest money coming is nothing more than filial piety. If the prince has real power and won the emperor's heavy responsibility, there will naturally be officials attached to him. The amount of money largely represents loyalty. Do you accept it or not?"

Xiao Hong hesitated, "I don't want to accept it, but it doesn't seem right to do so. Xi Chao, what do you think?"

"To be honest, I don't know either." He Xichao said, "I've never been an official, so I don't know the current atmosphere in the officialdom, but one thing is certain."

"what?"

"The money I earn is not hot, it comes from a legitimate source, and I spend it confidently, but the money sent by others always has something behind it, and using money to do things must carry risks."

Xiao Hong agreed very much, but the question came up, "How to make money?" He paused, and added, "Make a lot of money!"

He Xichao thought for a while, and replied: "Business, by the way, is Master Xie planning to resign?"

Do you still remember Xie San who was tricked into the upper study by his grandfather?

Although he has been in the study for five years, he has never forgotten his free heart of traveling and wandering.

Xie Sanke deeply remembered what Xie Ge said, when Xiao Hong opened the mansion, he would be able to resign from his position and go wherever he wanted, and now it will be realized soon.

Xie Tanhua has a brilliant literary talent, and has been carrying a decent resignation memorial in his sleeve for many days, waiting to find an auspicious day to present it to the imperial court.

However...the emperor beat him back mercilessly and refused.

Emperor Tiangan looked at the depressed Tanhualang, and comforted him: "Xie Qing is outstanding. He has been in the study for five years. He has worked hard and made great achievements. He should do some practical things, so he will be promoted to be a doctor in the Ministry of Rites." It is indeed not easy. After going to the study Nothing happened, and Emperor Tiangan was very optimistic about him.

But Xie San was stunned when he heard the words, he really wanted to resign, he didn't seek promotion by retreating!

But looking at Emperor Tiangan's expression, you should be satisfied, Xie San could only swallow back the words that he didn't know what to do, and after thanking Lord Long En, he immediately ran to his grandfather.

Mr. Xie Ge glanced at him leisurely, and said casually: "It's a good thing that the emperor is reluctant to part with you. Since you have accepted it, how can I decline it for you? Let's do it first. Among the fifth-rank Lang, where do ordinary people get this honor, the emperor has taken a fancy to you!"

No, it's not the same as what was said!

Xie San looked at his grandfather in disbelief, his eyes were full of accusations, he said aggrievedly: "Grandfather, you can't keep your words!"

Old Xie Ge snorted coldly and said: "Why is this old man breaking his promise? As long as you can resign, I will not stop you wherever you want to go, but the emperor won't let me, what can I do?"

Xie San's face was full of grief and indignation when he heard the words, and he wanted to flick his sleeves angrily, pick up the burden, and walk away.

It's a pity that he didn't dare, at most he flung his sleeves out of the threshold.

"Wait." Xie Gelao's voice came from behind.

"What?" Xie San turned back unhappy.

"Xi Chao's paper, he should hand it in today, bring it here."

Xie San: "..." said, am I your grandson!

Sitting in the restaurant with Xie San, He Xichao, listening to the grumbling grievances of this freshly-baked rite doctor, focused on criticizing Xie Ge's behavior of disrespecting the old and breaking his promise to gain weight, he was suddenly speechless.

"You really don't want to be an official?" He Xichao asked.

"Of course, I was promised to be a Jinshi and let me go, and then my grandfather insisted on letting me enter the top three, and after I entered the top three, he tricked me to stay in the study room for five years, facing a group of nostrils. At the end of the day, the result... Xi Chao, my life is really miserable!"

Xie San raised his head and drank a glass of wine, his face full of sadness and pain.

However, the person sitting across from him was determined to succeed, gearing up for success in Vanity Fair. He Xichao, whose ultimate goal was the master, didn't have any sympathy at all. His face was expressionless the whole time, and he uttered one word dryly at most, "Oh."

Xie San suddenly had a mouthful of old blood in his heart, he asked himself how hard he was to find a sense of approval from He Xichao.

He couldn't help shaking his head, "It's not good that you are so utilitarian at such a young age."

"Not good?" He Xichao frowned when he heard this, and sneered, "First, I didn't steal, second, I didn't rob, third, I didn't cheat, and fourth, I didn't cheat. It is also the due reward for my hard work, why is it not good?"

Xie San thought for a while and said: "A gentleman is indifferent to fame and fortune, and cherishes the dynasty. Although you are not a villain, you will also be looked down upon."

"Then such a gentleman is inappropriate. Just imagine if everyone regards fame and wealth as dung, who would take care of the big and small affairs of this country with all his heart, and who would go up bravely to kill the enemy at the border? There is no reward for meritorious deeds and authority. See if there is a gentleman who will Self-sacrifice for the righteousness of the world? Don’t say that famous people are indifferent to fame and wealth, which is admirable. It’s all bullshit. Waiting for a certain scholar, waiting for three visits to the thatched cottage to improve his reputation, that is the real hypocrisy, huh."

"Uh..." It really makes sense.

In the end, He Xichao took a sip of tea and looked at him, "I love fame and fortune, so I take on more important responsibilities. If you want to be free, you will lose your fame and power. As long as you don't break the law, you will get rewards for what you give. What you pursue is personal freedom. It doesn't matter whether you are high or low, Brother Xie, don't you think so?"

Xie San stared at him dumbfounded, and couldn't help but click his tongue, "Xi Chao, if you are Xie's family, my grandfather will have to burn incense for the ancestors of Xie's family."

He Xichao smiled slightly, "If I were in Xie's family, I wouldn't need to work so hard, but I might not be able to achieve what I am now, but only a happy family can raise brother Xie who is so cheerful and innocent, which makes Xichao envious."

No matter in the previous life or in this life, He Xichao always envied the children who were raised by their parents in a normal family, carefree and have their own dreams to pursue.

Just like Xie San, although he has been trapped in the capital by Mr. Xie Ge, if he really wants to leave, Mr. Xie Ge will help him.

"Brother Xie still wants to leave Beijing?" He Xichao asked.

"Of course, it's not impossible."

"You still want to go to the Western Regions?"

"Yeah, did I tell you? My cavalry team has been found, and people asked me a few days ago if I could go." Xie San said depressedly.

He Xichao smiled, "Then Xichao can help you."

Xie San asked in surprise: "Do you have a solution? But my resignation letter was rejected, and the emperor even promoted me."

He Xi smiled confidently, "Then find a way to get him to agree, but Brother Xie is going to the Western Regions, I'm afraid he has to take some missions with him."

It seems that there is a door, Xie San swept away his frustration, and said pleasantly: "What task? It's okay, as long as I can go, let me do whatever."

"Don't worry, give me some things first." He Xichao gave him a deep look, "With them, things will be easy."

He Xichao had only one day to rest and take a bath. After dinner with Xie San, he happened to stroll to Shuxiang.

The township examination is approaching, and the book alley is very lively, especially the Knowledge Study Room. Many students look like they have been waiting there early, with pens, ink and paper, looking at the door eagerly.

A chubby plain-clothes scholar was standing by the door. He was wearing a small gold pen on his waist, and it was Luo Li who He Xichao wanted to steal from him.

Ever since He Xichao met Luo Li for the first time, he was moved by his sincere attitude of asking for advice and the gift of precious gold abacus, so he gave an explanation seriously, and promised that as long as he was free, he would come to explain his doubts.

The scholars who were lucky enough to encounter this scene also seized the opportunity and got satisfactory answers one after another. They spread the word to hundreds of people, and even more scholars came to the Qiuzhi Study Room to find chance encounters.

Everyone counted the days when he would rest and bathe, and came to the study early to wait.

Normally He Xichao would come over to look for books after lunch

"Brother Luo, do you think Mr. He will come today?" Another scholar couldn't help but also walked out.

Luo Li shook his head, "No, I don't know, if he is interested... he will come... if he is interested, if he is lazy, he may... not come."

"It's so late today, it looks like we have to wait for nothing." Someone said disappointedly.

"I didn't come here ten days ago, oh, why couldn't you tell us in advance, let us wait like this, the attitude is too high!" A scholar complained.

As soon as this remark came out, Luo Li looked over immediately, "Brother... what you said...brother...is not right, sir only said...even...you can ask for advice, no...didn't ask us to wait..."

Luo Li's ears were too tired to listen to what he said, and some people couldn't stop listening and echoed, "I'm also sincerely asking for advice. The township exam is approaching, and I hope I can hurry up. Mr. He is talented, but he is not afraid, but... You should think about us a little bit."

"Yeah yeah!"

Luo Li's face immediately turned red, and he said: "No... no, you are too... too... too..." The more anxious he became, the more he stammered.

A scholar of similar age next to him rolled his eyes, then straightened his face, and sneered: "You guys are too aggressive! Why should Mr. He think about us? Is it his brother or a relative? A stranger who can't be beaten, he It is already very valuable to be able to let go of our body and patiently give us advice and advice. First, he didn’t give Shuxiu, and second, he didn’t bring tea and water to saddle him up. He should not guide us. Where did the shame come from? Book!"

The scholar's sharp words left everyone speechless at the scene, Luo Li looked at him excitedly, and nodded fiercely, "Brother, what you said is right."

"Brother, I'm younger than you." The scholar gave him a look of contempt, "Hmph, if you were to argue with Mr. Xiao He, Mr. He would be drowned in spit!"

Luo Li was not angry when he was scolded, but instead scratched his head with a silly smile.

Just as he was talking, there was a crisp applause behind him, "Well said."

Hearing the familiar voice, everyone turned their heads and saw He Xichao standing behind them, looking at the scholar with admiration.

"Mr. He is here!"

When a person yelled, there was a sound in the study, and footsteps suddenly sounded, and they rushed up to the second floor.

When the people at the door saw him, some shrank back with guilt, some were admiringly agitated, especially the scholar who was praised by He Xichao, his previous composure was completely gone, with starry eyes in his eyes, he almost pounced on him .

"I didn't want to come today, but a friend invited me for dinner, so I happened to be near here, so I strolled over here to refresh myself. I didn't expect..." He Xichao looked around with a smile, "Everyone gave me the honor of calling you Mr. It's not suitable. Xi Chao is young and has limited ability, but he can't bear the responsibility of teaching and educating people. If I don't do well in the exam, I will be blamed, and I will be a human being, so..."

His eyes finally fell on those scholars who thought he was tall and not considerate enough at first, and as soon as his temperature dropped, he said coldly: "It's not your father, let alone your ancestors, it's my ass if you don't do well in the exam." It’s a matter, those who forcibly take responsibility will be on my blacklist, so don’t appear in front of me again! I can’t afford it!”

He Xichao unceremoniously exposed their faces, making these scholars blush and angry, and said angrily: "He Xichao, you..."

"Don't look at me with such disgruntled eyes. I am willing to discuss and compete with you because I am willing. I don't care if you come or not. Since you are here to ask for advice, then bend your waist and be respectful. Even if you lose one point of benefits, you still have to be blamed, am I full?"

"That's right, it's an honor that Mr. He is willing to explain to us. If you don't want to, there's nothing to complain about."

"That's right, even the masters in the academy didn't speak as well as Mr. He, and Mr. He didn't ask for anything in return. It's quite ashamed to say it."

"Mr. He, don't be angry, don't be as knowledgeable as they are, we have been waiting for you here, you can come anytime."

……

People, sometimes you really can't be too kind, it's only natural to take advantage of it.

He Xichao raised his eyebrows, walked inside, and said as he walked, "I'm very busy. When I'm taking a bath, I want to do something easy. Everyone can come here when they want to hear, and everything will follow the fate."

Everyone followed him to the second floor, leaving only a few people standing in place, then flung their sleeves and left angrily.

After all, the study is a place to buy and read books, so it doesn't matter if there are too many people and noisy. The shopkeeper made a decisive decision and tidied up the second floor, set up tables and chairs, and asked for advice and doubts on the second floor.

Once He Xichao arrived and the crowd was full, the second floor was sealed off, so it was necessary to reserve a seat in advance.

Since it was He Xichao who came to explain, even though he is the youngest, he still has the name of a teacher. It is inappropriate for scholars to address him as his brother, so they all respectfully address him as Mr.

Those who were present almost didn't have much confidence in the rural examination, and they didn't have a good teacher to teach them, so they seized every opportunity to ask for advice, so they lacked some qualifications.

In layman's terms, it's just not enlightened.

Mr. Xiaohe has limited time and little patience, and the whole process is free.It is impossible to have a good temper, and often comment directly, not euphemistically.

Especially Luo Li, the first time he saw He Xichao's gentle and patient words, he was very impressed. After the second time, he knew why Xiao Hong was so angry at the beginning, and He Xichao's venomous tongue made people feel ashamed and angry to death.

Luo Li was so picky by him that he almost doubted his life, but he had no choice but to hear He Xichao's words to the point, so he had to listen to every word with tears in his eyes.

Fortunately, it's hard to hear, and the doubts are always solved. Even if He Xichao is in a good mood, he will give some guidance, teach him how to solve the problem, such as setting up a problem, and learn from each other's strengths to make up for its weaknesses.

You must know that this kind of guidance is not heard by ordinary people.

Juren this examination, joined the theory.I won't talk about the basic skills of breaking the topic and setting up the topic. How to write a good policy theory, which is not empty from the point of view, is the difficulty for most people.

The center of policy theory is conception, which conforms to the current national conditions and national rites. Tan expresses his own views and demonstrates them or gives solutions. After completing these three steps, it is an article with content. The most taboo but most likely to make mistakes is to talk in general .

The selection of people by the imperial court is nothing more than to be an official. To be an official is to do practical things and do things for the people.

Scholars at this time all understand the importance of reading thousands of volumes of books, but there are few people who really experience the people's feelings, or leave the three-acre land to travel and see.How can you write a national policy that is truly effective for the country if you think about it without the support of the masses?

Xiao Hong asked He Xichao to be trained as a prince, and he couldn't get rid of the word "practice". If these scholars are in high school, they will definitely become officials and serve the people. He hopes that they will not follow the crowd in the future. He will inculcate this idea, and leave some tasks to investigate people's livelihood and experience people's sentiments, depending on whether the interested people are willing to follow him.

Before leaving, a scholar squeezed in front of He Xichao.

"Mr. Xiaohe, help me look at this problem. Last time you asked the math problem before you left. I did the math for a long time, but I couldn't figure it out."

This scholar, whom He Xichao was familiar with, had just helped him with those few people who made progress with his sharp tongue. He was only four or five years older than He Xichao, and he was not yet a scholar, but he was very clever. His name was Fang Jun, and he especially admired He Xichao.

Leaving math problems is He Xichao's bad taste. Most scholars are not interested in it. If they don't take the exam, they will naturally not spend time on it. After all, Da Qi's talented scholars are generally poor in arithmetic.

But for Fang Jun, as long as He Xichao said it, even if he just mentioned it, he would do it.There are very few people like this, He Xichao pays attention to him, and usually pays more attention to him, so he looked at the question, it is a square field asking for proportion, it is not difficult, he was about to answer, but he noticed Luo Li beside him, and then Said: "Luo Li, explain to Fang Jun."

Luo Li had just been beaten to pieces by He Xichao, but at this moment when he heard the roll call, he didn't recover for a while.

He hadn't spoken yet, but Fang Jun called out first, "He's here to explain, will he?"

It's not that Fang Jun looked down on Luo Li, the latter really didn't show much intelligence.

Luo Li wanted to give it a try, but He Xichao said, "He will, he is much better at arithmetic than you."

What He Xichao said was very certain, not only Fang Jun, but also Luo Li himself was surprised.

After getting along for such a long time, Luo Li's dullness in the imperial examination is obvious to all, making people even wonder how he was a scholar.So ordinary people like this don't know how to count at all, and it feels like he can't!

However, everyone does not know that he comes from a family of merchants. Although he stutters, he is naturally sensitive to numbers, and he is good at accounting, but he suffers from his mouth.

He had never shown this talent before, I don't know how He Xichao discovered it, but this kind of recognition made Luo Li very happy.

"See?" He Xichao asked.

Luo Li nodded fiercely, "Look." He took a look, thought for a while, and then said to Fang Jun, "I...I'll teach you."

Fang Jun was a little disgusted, "You don't speak well."

"I, I'll write to you... the writing process, in detail."

He Xichao listened, bent his lips, and left.

The author has something to say: Xie San: Life is hard, hard to tell, lament

He Xichao: It's because life is so happy, just find something for you to do.