Gongsun Ce and Bao Zheng

Bao Zheng looked at Gongsun Ce solemnly cupping his fists and cupping his hands to express his thanks, he was stunned for a moment, then frowned displeased, "Why do you and I need to say thank you?"

Gongsun Ce smiled, when in his last life did he not say thank you again?It seems that after they moved into Kaifeng Mansion, right?Unexpectedly, this life is ahead of schedule...

Glancing at the heavy rain outside, Gongsun Ce changed the topic and said, "It seems that the rain will not stop tonight, so just stay with me overnight."

Bao Zheng glanced at the heavy rain outside, nodded and said, "Then bother."

When Gongsun Ce heard this, he tilted his head and smiled, "Why bother me?"

Bao Zheng was startled, looked at Gongsun Ce, and then the corners of his mouth slightly raised.

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The next day, when Gongsun Ce walked out of the room, he saw that the sky was clear and clear, the rain had stopped, and the bluestone boards were wet. Gongsun Ce looked at the next room. Last night, Bao Zheng lived next door. Are you awake?

Just when a thought flashed through Gongsun Ce's mind, a deep voice sounded, "Are you awake?"

Gongsun Ce turned around, and saw Bao Zheng standing at the end of the corridor with a smile on his face, holding a plate in his hand.

Gongsun Ce smiled and walked quickly towards Bao Zheng, "Why did you wake up so early?" When he walked to Bao Zheng's side, Gongsun Ce looked down, hey, there are two bowls of hot noodles on the plate.Gongsun Ce looked up at Bao Zheng, smiled and said, "You cooked it? It smells so good."

Looking at the smile on Gongsun Ce's face, Bao Zheng couldn't help feeling happy, and said with a smile, "Let's go, let's go to the academy after eating the noodles."

When Gongsun Ce heard the word academy, he couldn't help but think of the bloody dream again. The smile on his face paused, he nodded and said softly, "Okay."

While eating the noodles, Bao Zheng watched Gongsun Ce take two mouthfuls of noodles absently, then put down his chopsticks and stopped eating. Bao Zheng swallowed the noodles in his mouth, and said lightly, "If you don't eat the noodles, you will come to the academy later if there is something If anything, how can you help me?"

Gongsun Ce was stunned for a moment when he heard the words, and looked up at Bao Zheng. Seeing Bao Zheng lowered his head and only caressed about pulling the noodles, he lowered his head and quickly ate the noodles.After eating the noodles three times, Gongsun Ce put down his chopsticks and stood up. Bao Zheng also finished eating before Gongsun Ce, stood up and nodded to Gongsun Ce, "Let's go to the academy."

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When the two rushed to the academy, the main hall of the academy was already very lively. Zongbang, Lun Rijing and others surrounded Bao Zheng when they saw Bao Zheng, and said with a smile, "Bao Zheng, you are really slow in coming!" !"

"How can you say that Bao Zheng came slowly! That Zhan Jun is not even a shadow now!" Zong Bang said with a cold snort.

"That's right. Why didn't you see Zhan Jun?" Lun Rijing looked around puzzled, and murmured, "That Zhan Jun is never late."

Gongsun Ce's heart sank, Bao Zheng glanced at Gongsun Ce's solemn expression, and said, "Let's go find Zhan Jun. In case the teacher comes later, he hasn't arrived yet."

"What are you looking for! Hmph! How could I be late for today's competition!" Unexpectedly, the familiar and arrogant voice sounded.

Gongsun Ce was taken aback for a moment, then turned his head to look hastily, and saw Zhan Jun standing at the door with his hands behind his back and a face full of pride.

Gongsun Ce looked at Zhan Jun, and couldn't help but heaved a sigh of relief, that's great, it seems that some things have been quietly changing.

The arrival of Zhan Jun made the already lively crowd even more lively.

Zhan Jun glanced at Bao Zheng, flicked his sleeves, strode to the desk placed in the center of the main hall, picked up a pen, and began to write.Bao Zheng smiled slightly, stepped forward, pondered for a while, then picked up the pen, and began to write slowly.

When the two were writing, the surrounding people consciously quieted down. Gongsun Ce stood at the end, watching Bao Zheng and Zhan Jun seriously write and answer. At this time, someone came outside the main hall, and Gongsun Ce turned his head. It seemed that Dean Jian Ying, Bachelor Yang and the teachers of the academy had already arrived, including Meng Fang.

Seeing Gongsun Ce, Meng Fang nodded slightly, then turned his head.

Gongsun Ce raised his hands slightly, and bowed his hands in salute.

At this time, Zhan Jun had stopped writing, while Bao Zheng was still concentrating on writing.Zhan Jun put down the pen, and a smug smile flashed across his face. Seeing that Bao Zheng was still concentrating on writing, a trace of disdain flashed in his eyes. He walked over and looked down. After seeing Bao Zheng, Zhan Jun's face changed slightly. , Gongsun Ce saw Zhan Jun's complexion changed, and a smile flashed in his eyes. He had seen the policy theory written by Bao Zheng last night, and pointed out the shortcomings. In his opinion, the article written by Bao Zheng at this time It was already far above Zhan Jun.

When Bao Zheng stopped writing, Zhan Jun's face was already gloomy.

Bao Zheng put down his pen and raised his head. When he saw Dean Ying and others, he bowed his hands respectfully. Dean Ying nodded slightly, and then said, "Master Yang, please read the paper first."

Scholar Yang was about to answer, when Zhan Jun spoke, and Zhan Jun cupped his hands, and said in a very stiff tone, "Don't bother Master Yang and the teachers, this time, I, Zhan Jun, lost."

Dean Ying looked at Zhan Jun in surprise, not only Dean Ying was surprised, everyone was a little puzzled, and Gongsun Ce was also surprised.Only Bao Zheng just stood there with a calm face.

"Bao Zheng's articles are far superior to mine, Zhan Jun." After Zhan Jun finished speaking, he bowed his head and remained silent.

Gongsun Ce looked at Zhan Jun, and after being surprised, he thought about it. After thinking about it, Gongsun Ce smiled slightly. This Zhan Jun...seems to be a gentleman.

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When it was over, Gongsun Ce walked out of the main hall with his hands behind his back. Perhaps it was because looking at Zhan Jun who was still alive and kicking, Gongsun Ce's heart relaxed a lot. When he walked to the pavilion on the side, Gongsun Ce put down the book box and looked outside the pavilion. I wondered when Bao Zheng, who was called away by the teachers, would come back?Should I wait here for him, or go back first?

"Gongsun Ce!" Suddenly, a voice sounded from behind.

Gongsun Ce was startled, turned his head to look, but saw Zhan Jun walking towards him, Gongsun Ce got up and bowed his hands in salute.

"Gongsun Ce, how about we have a competition some other day?" Zhan Jun asked standing in front of Gongsun Ce.

Hearing this, Gongsun Ce was a little confused, what kind of competition is Zhan Jun trying to do with him?Bao Zheng is the hottest one right now...

"I don't know why you always follow Bao Zheng, but, Gongsun Ce, I know that if you are interested in knowledge, you are not inferior to Bao Zheng! Bao Zheng wins because of his tact, while you win because of his erudition. Now, I lose I gave it to Bao Zheng, I really want to know if I am not as good as you in terms of erudition and literary talent..." Zhan Jun stared at Gongsun Ce and said seriously.

Gongsun Ce frowned slightly, "Why did you conclude that I was following Bao Zheng when you saw me together?" Gongsun Ce stared at Zhan Jun with clear eyes, and continued slowly, "It's okay to compete with you, but Zhan Jun , I hope you understand that things like knowledge and quickness don’t come from competitions.”

"Huh! You don't need to say more about this!" Zhan Jun snorted coldly, turned around and strode away. After walking a few steps, he turned his head and stared at Gongsun Ce and said, "Bao Zheng's reputation is better than yours now, you Together with Bao Zheng, others will naturally comment on it, Gongsun Ce, if you don't want to be talked about by others, you should always hide it!"

Gongsun Ce was stunned for a moment, and then felt helpless. He could control his own mouth, but he couldn't control the leisurely mouth of the world. Just as he was about to speak, he heard a low voice and said, "You're right, it's not good to always keep your words hidden." .”

Gongsun Ce followed the sound and saw Bao Zheng walking slowly, he said lightly, "Gongsun Ce, how about we have a competition sometime?"

Hearing this, Zhan Jun stopped with great interest, put his hands behind his back, and glanced back and forth.

Gongsun Ce looked at Bao Zheng, saw Bao Zheng's expression was indifferent, but there was a smile in his eyes, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but slightly curved, is it a competition?That's fine too.

"That's a good idea." Gongsun Ce said slowly, staring at Bao Zheng with a hint of cunning in his eyes, "However, it's boring to lack some prizes, how about this, the loser has to agree to the winner three thing."

Bao Zheng thought for a while, nodded in response, "OK!"

"Okay! Then I'll be your witness!" Zhan Jun said with excitement in his tone.

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At dusk, Bao Zheng and Gongsun Ce shared an umbrella and walked slowly.

It was supposed to be a clear day, but when it was approaching dusk, it started to rain.

Walking in the alleys of Luzhou, stepping on the bluestone slabs, looking at Yangliu Yiyi by the hazy embankment in front of him, Gongsun Ce felt very relaxed.

"I'm a little surprised that you will accept the competition." The people around him suddenly said in a low tone, "These people like Zhanjun have been teasing you to compete with me over the past few years, and you never agreed... "

"I just feel that I have never competed with you before, so I am a little interested." Gongsun Ce turned his head to look at Bao Zheng, who was slightly taller than himself, with slightly curved eyebrows and a light smile on his face. But I don’t care what they say, besides, instead of paying attention to their thoughts, it’s better to read more medical books, that’s the right thing to do.”

Bao Zheng looked down at the people around him, his smile was very calm, and he felt a little helpless, he was obviously such an excellent person, but why... "You really decided to study medicine?"

"Didn't I tell you last night?" Gongsun Ce said with a smile.

"Master Gongsun agreed?" Bao Zheng didn't believe it.

Gongsun Ce smiled slightly and said lightly, "I will always agree."

Bao Zheng stood still, turned around slightly, and faced Gongsun Ce. At this time, the rain was still falling. In order to prevent Gongsun Ce from being drenched, Bao Zheng tilted the umbrella towards Gongsun Ce very naturally. Naturally, it was also very casual, Bao Zheng never cared about it, but Gongsun Ce noticed that Bao Zheng's back was wet with fish, he couldn't help frowning, and raised his hand to push the umbrella lightly, but Bao Zheng raised his hand accordingly Hold it, shook his head and said, "It's okay." After a pause, Bao Zheng looked serious, "Last night was too late, I didn't discuss it with you carefully, do you still remember that you promised me to go to Beijing with me Take the exam, and be an official in the same dynasty?"

The hand held by Bao Zheng was slightly hot. Bao Zheng's hand was very warm and rough, but holding it was very reassuring.Seeing the serious face of the man in front of him, who seemed to be a little irritable and angry, Gongsun Ce habitually squinted and smiled, with a comforting smile, "Of course I remember."

"then you--"

"I'm not very interested in being an official, but I'm quite interested in taking the Beijing exam." Gongsun Ce said with a smile, interrupting Bao Zheng's words, and said softly, "Bao Zheng, I'm not suitable, you understand my temper, I don't fit in."