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"Who does Mr. Shen think is most likely to be named the champion?" Xu Shoufu continued chatting with Shen Jia.

"Suzhou Xieyuan Wu Zhiyong, Guozijian Yu Qian, and Yongzhou Xu Shengde are all first-class literary talents. I don't know which one is more optimistic about Mr. Shoufu?" The three students mentioned by Shen Jia are the top three in the examination. According to previous years The odds are that the champion will probably choose one of these three. There are dark horses, but it is not that simple to break through in the palace examination.

"Wu Zhiyong's article is too sharp, with more atmosphere and less calmness. At first glance, it is really exciting, but after careful consideration, it is still too bold and unrestrained. Yu Qian is a good son. The proud student of Guozijian Jijiu, he has a good relationship with Mr. Shen, right? As for Xu Sheng De, this person was not well-known before, I didn't expect to try to become a blockbuster, it's not hopeless, but the old man thinks that there is one person who is more secure than these three."

Shen Jia didn't answer, but glanced past the person in the crowd, and smiled with her lips pursed. This matter was not a secret, but he didn't understand the meaning of Xu Shoufu's mention of this person.

Xu Shoufu followed his gaze and asked in a low voice, "What do you think of this son, Mr. Shen?"

"I haven't touched it, and I don't understand it yet."

"He is Master Yunzhen's beloved disciple. He is both civil and military. He originally came to participate in the martial arts competition, but he stood out in the literary meeting. It was also the old man who recommended him to enter the test. Mr. Shen can't help but look at the articles he wrote. He has a deep heart, and he has the demeanor of Mr. Shen, which is why the old man likes him. The court needs a good and pragmatic official like Mr. Shen most."

Shen Jia raised her eyebrows and looked at him suspiciously, but the latter actually leaned into his ear and said, "Master Shen should have a way to get the emperor to appoint him as a first-class leader, right?"

Shen Jia leaned back, her eyes turned sharp, "Master Chief Assistant, be careful, what do you mean?"

Xu Shoufu stuffed him with a booklet, patted him on the shoulder, and said in a low voice, "Master Shen should know what to do. Remember, his name is Shi Yue." After speaking, he got up and left.

Shen Jia held back her cursing words, glanced at the booklet in her hand, and opened it for a glance. The handwriting was quite amazing. It was not a few popular fonts nowadays, but sharp-edged and piercing through the back of the paper. You could tell from the handwriting that this person was He is indeed an all-rounder in civil and military affairs.

He turned around and left the hall with the booklet, and walked all the way to the imperial study.

"Come and have something to eat with me." Zhao Zhang waved to him without raising his head. After finishing the paper in his hand, he got up and walked towards him, took his hand and sat down beside him.

The lunch was prepared simply, but it was Shen Jia's favorite food, but he had no appetite.

Zhao Zhang was also in a hurry to finish the paper, and withdrawn it after a few mouthfuls. When he finished the last paper, he handed the three selected papers to Shen Jia, "Look, and guess which one I like."

Shen Jia read through the three papers without hesitation, and actually saw Shi Yue's paper among them. His handwriting was really easy to recognize. Although the font required for the exam was the same, everyone's writing habits were different. , he could tell at a glance.

Perhaps because of curiosity, Shen Jia read Shi Yue's paper with extra care, carefully considering every word, and couldn't help shouting "Hello" after reading it. If it hadn't happened for the incident just now, Shen Jia might have chosen this job without hesitation. first name.

Seeing that he spent the longest time reading this paper, Zhao Zhang asked with a smile, "You also think this is the best, right? It can be seen that we have the same vision."

Shen Jia handed him the brochure he had just received, "This candidate is Shi Yue, who was recommended by Xu Shoufu. He asked me to recommend him just now. In fact, it was unnecessary for him. With such talent, there is no need to do unnecessary things. .”

"It turned out to be him. I know about this. Back then, this person was specially approved by me to enter the test. I also checked this person specially. It is indeed Master Yunzhen's direct disciple. He is an orphan adopted by him. Master Yunzhen travels around the world. With only one person with him, he came to Beijing at the end of last year for the martial arts competition, but he didn't expect to be outstanding in literary talent, so he was additionally recommended for the test."

"I've also heard a lot about Master Yunzhen's deeds. If the apprentices he teaches will definitely not be too bad."

"People's hearts are unpredictable, but it can be seen from this policy theory and his daily travel notes that this son has the ambition to help the world. Such a person is the easiest to climb, but it is also the easiest to deviate from the right path."

Shen Jia nodded and said, "Indeed."

"Okay, it's time to draw up the decree and announce the result. I know that you and Yu Qian have a good relationship, but this time, Shi Yue is indeed the better one." Zhao Zhang thought that he wanted his best friend to be number one.

Shen Jia explained: "Yu Qian is also good, but the imperial examinations are based on essays. There is no shame in being inferior to others. In the future, they will compete in how to go about their official career. Yu Qian is not inferior to Xu Baiyan. This ability to bear There are still."

"Speaking of Xu Baiyan, he doesn't fit in with the Xu family. It's fine to let him out. After a few years, when Xu Shoufu retires, I'll transfer him back to the capital."

Back in the main hall, when he heard that the champion was Shi Yue, Xu Shoufu gave Shen Jia a surprise look, with a triumphant smile on his lips.

Shen Jia ignored him, and his eyes fell on Shi Yue. He was wearing a very ordinary white academic uniform, but because of his tall stature and dark skin, he looked more like a general, and his vigor could not be stopped by the academic uniform.

According to the information, he is nearly [-] years old and has no fixed address all year round, so he doesn't even have a household registration. Xu Shoufu arranged for him to get a replacement one. No matter how he looks at it, he feels that this dark horse has experienced a legend, and there must be a particularly interesting story behind it.

Zhao Zhang tested him face-to-face with a few questions, and he answered them with quick thinking. Except for keeping his head down the whole time, he didn't feel nervous or anxious at all. He is a man who has seen the world.

According to the usual practice, Jinshi of the new department would go to the Six Departments to observe politics for a year or two. Zhao Zhang personally arranged for Shi Yue to join the Ministry of War for training, Yu Qian, who was second in the list, entered the Ministry of Industry, and Tanhua entered the Ministry of Rites.

After the wait was over, Shen Jia came out from the palace and saw Xu Shoufu's entourage leading Shi Yue waiting for him outside the palace gate.

"Master Shen, my grandpa asked the villain to bring Mr. Shi to thank you."

Shen Jia sized up Shi Yue a few times, and saw that he just bowed to him and didn't say anything. It can be seen that he is proud and arrogant, and he probably thinks that he can easily win the championship with his own ability.

"You don't have to thank me. I didn't help you with anything. Mr. Shi is full of knowledge, and he can go to high school because of his skills."

The other party didn't know whether to believe it or not, anyway, Shen Jia told the truth, he asked Shi Yue again: "I heard that Master Shi has traveled all over the world, do you know if there are any works?"

"No." Shi Yue replied coldly.

Shen Jia could see that he didn't like her, he didn't even look straight at him, and he exuded an air of refusal to socialize.

"It's a pity. I originally wanted to propose adding a column on local customs in each issue of the newspaper, so that the common people can appreciate the scenery of the Great Jin Dynasty without leaving home. I thought Master Shi would have a suitable article."

Shi Yue raised his head, the corners of his mouth twitched, and saluted Shen Jia again: "To tell you the truth, my lord, I did not write travel notes, but my teacher once edited a book "The Journeyman of the Jin Dynasty", which is rich in content and enough to meet your requirements .”

"That's great. I don't know if Mr. Shi is willing to share it with the world."

Shi Yue has no reason to refuse. This book was written by his master who exhausted his life and blood. It should have become famous all over the world. It is he who has no ability to let the orb be dusted for many years. Now that he has the opportunity to let this book see the light of day again, he is also worthy of it. Master.

This also changed Shi Yue's view of Shen Jia.

Shen Jia is a person who has never been in contact with him and is easily misled by rumors. When others hear the word "favorite minister", their first impression is that he has obtained an official position by flattery, so naturally they don't like him.

Because of his close relationship with the emperor, Shi Yue instinctively told him a proverb, but now hearing that he could fulfill his wish, most of his dislike faded away.

"Is Lord Shen the master?" Shi Yue asked bluntly.

"Of course, Master Wu is still very willing to accept my opinion."

"That's good. Tomorrow, I will give the book to Mr. Shen for review, and please keep it for a while."

"No need, I just ask someone to come and copy a copy. After all, the book is the relic of the respected master, so it's better to be cautious."

"Thank you, my lord!" Shi Yue had complicated feelings towards Shen Jia at this time, he was obviously a younger person than himself, but he spoke and acted very prudently, so it was no wonder that he was able to thrive in the intriguing court.

Shen Jia watched Shi Yue leave, his walking posture was inexplicably familiar, or his aura made him feel familiar, but he couldn't think of a reason for it.

"My lord, are you going back to the yamen?" the coachman asked.

"No, go around the north of the city."

The progress of Chengbei is very fast, and Shen Jia can see new changes every time he goes there. The feeling is very wonderful. No wonder many people fall in love with the profession of architect.

"My lord, two streets of houses have been built, would you like to go in and have a look?"

Shen Jia has already seen the finished product from a distance, the loess wall with blue tiles, and the log-colored gate beams, which are a bit poor in appearance, but because of the neatness, they are inexplicably more imposing.

"Let's go." Shen Jia walked over, saw Xu Ran squatting on the side of the road planing wood, walked over and asked: "President Xu is here to be a supervisor, why is he starting to work?"

Xu Ran looked up and saw that it was Shen Jia, stopped his movements, got up and saluted, and said: "My lord, being a supervisor is idle, so I can help."

"Then what are you doing?" Shen Jia asked, pointing to a small piece of wood on the ground.

"I saw that there was extra wood, so I made a few small toys for the children over there." Xu Ran pointed to the children who were helping in the distance.

Although Shen Jia said that children under the age of ten would not be accepted, many families still brought their children. If they couldn't do heavy work, they would help out. If they were lucky, they could have a meal for lunch.

He Yan muttered: "Master Xu is really a kind person, but how can they have time to play this?"

"You can play during lunch break, and they will live here in the future, so they can play in the future."

Shen Jia thought of a kindergarten, but couldn't start it for a while, the imperial court couldn't subsidize the money for education, these children were not taught when they should be educated, and when they grow up, they can only follow in the footsteps of their parents.

He said to He Yan who was on the side: "In a while, you will deliver a letter to Shuntian Mansion for me."

Just after the imperial examination, there are still many scholars stranded in Chang'an City. Most of these people will return to their hometowns, but a small number of them will continue to stay in Chang'an. It is better to persuade some scholars to come to teach as assistants, even if they can teach them a few words. OK

He Yan is used to running errands. He is familiar with many yamen in Chang'an, and he can receive rewards every time he goes out, so he replied cheerfully: "Got it."