Aristocratic family's career in the Red Chamber

Jia Hu is very unhappy now.

No one likes to encounter an opponent very rarely, and when they are ready to have a fair duel with the opponent to decide the outcome, they suddenly find out that the opponent has been plotted against by some villains, ruining the expectation for life long-standing fair play.

The upbringing of the previous life and the present life allowed Jia Hu to master the scheming and scheming between officialdom and human nature at his fingertips, and he would not frown even if his opponent fell into the trap set by him and his life would be worse than death.But a contest between knowledge still has to play tricks behind the scenes?Jia Hu couldn't afford to lose this man!

To put it bluntly, it was just Jia Hu’s arrogance and arrogance in his two lifetimes. Originally, he did not expect that one day he would lose in the imperial examination, but he would lose. Jia Hu believed that with his own means, he would never win the imperial examination. He has always lost to Tang Bin, and before he won against Tang Bin, this young scholar was his opponent. Jia Hu's letters respect friends, but he also respects his opponents. Others playing tricks like this not only ruined themselves After preparing for a long-term confrontation, his character has already become so low in the mud. Jia Hu really looks down on him, and he feels bad when he thinks about it.

The time to discuss the question is coming soon, and Tang Bin's lips are getting whiter and whiter. Fortunately, he is wearing a more solemn straight-embroidered robe today, otherwise he would wet the hair behind the ears, the temples, the temples, and the forehead all the way to the neck. The sweat he got can make him bear the crime of being untidy. This appearance, even if he is lucky to meet the Holy One, will only make people mistakenly think that he is frightened in the policy, leaving people with a timid look. The impression of being overwhelmed.Taking the imperial examination for scholars is the pillar of the country. How could such a cowardly person get good grades.

Jia Hu admired this Tang Bin a little bit. Although the rumors were wild and unrestrained, he didn't want to have such a hard bone.From the beginning to the present, it has been almost a stick of incense. Just looking at his unbearable sweat, pale lips and slightly trembling hands, I am afraid that the pain he endured is beyond the imagination of ordinary people, but he can still hold on. As if nothing had happened, if I hadn't been paying attention to him all the time, because Lianwu is more discerning than ordinary people, I wouldn't be able to discover these details.

Rather a person.

Thinking of this, Jia Hu became even more unhappy. It was a rare encounter with such an opponent. If he really ruined his ranking due to his poor performance due to physical discomfort, he would have to seriously compete with him again. Up and down, there are not many opportunities.

But now in the imperial palace, after a while, the chief examiner will collect the papers and correct them, and then perform in the court duet, so I have the intention to help him, at this place and at this time, I am powerless.

The last grain of sand fell into the hourglass, Kong Rui raised his voice and shouted: "It's time, all students can put down their pens."

At this time, Tang Bin also satisfactorily finished the last stroke on the paper, and read it a few times. Although it was not satisfactory, it was barely passable. When a wave hit, even if his heart was as firm as his, he couldn't help but let out a low snort.

Tang Bin suffered from pain, but his anger and unwillingness grew stronger.In today's battle, he knows who will plot against him, and who has the opportunity to plot against him.But he would never let them just be as they wished, he didn't care about the little imperial examination achievements, even if he gave up, it would be fine, but since he dared to plot against him, he still had to fight for a position.

The servant took away the examinees' papers and put them one by one on the tray. Kong Rui asked everyone to wait in place, and he and the two assistant examiners left with the papers.

But even if they walked away, all the scholars did not dare to look around casually, not to mention the grandeur and grandeur of the Palace of Preserving Harmony, but also the guards and servants standing beside them, who knows if any of them are the emperor's eyeliner , sent to monitor their words and deeds?In the previous dynasty, there were scholars who lost their manners after thinking that there was no master examiner present, and were rejected by the emperor. After decades of hard study.

At this time, the sun is already in full swing, from morning to now, it has been a long time, and I have gone through another policy problem, exhausting my heart and mind, the scholars are afraid of losing their dignity in the palace, so they dare not eat too much before coming, Especially water, from early to now, the most water is just wet teeth, how dare to drink more.Now that the test papers are finished, the chief examiner has also left, even if he is still cautious, he is no more worried and nervous than before. As a result, the hunger in his stomach suddenly surged up, and his mouth was dry and his heart was burning with panic.

Many scholars sat in their seats, and their faces changed a little.

Just at this time, there was a sudden commotion, and everyone looked up, but it was a father-in-law in an office robe leading a team of servants with trays in, and the smell of the food spread instantly, hooking A group of hungry scholars were even more hungry, and those with poor concentration swallowed silently.

The father-in-law raised his voice and said: "As a scholar, it is hard work to answer the questions, and the imperial examination is to select scholars for the country. You are the pillars of the future country. Today, the king is in charge, and I will give you food and everyone. You should remember the kindness of the king."

Everyone only said that the food was given by the emperor, and they all knelt down and kowtowed in thanks: "The emperor's kindness is so great, I will never forget it."

The father-in-law asked the servants to distribute the meals to everyone. The trays had been put away long ago. The three small plates of vegetables were both meat and vegetables, and a small bowl of green rice was sprinkled with sesame seeds. Looking at it made people appetite increase.Everyone was grateful that the emperor still remembered them scholars, and hurriedly enjoyed the "imperial bestowed" meal with gratitude, the sound of bowls and chopsticks clashing, and the sound of eating, the hall was full of noise for a while.

Jia Hu is not very hungry, he is a martial arts practitioner, no less than a weak scholar, and he can't bear it after being tired for a long time on an empty stomach. Seeing that Tang Bin put down his chopsticks after taking a few mouthfuls of food, Jia Hu knew that he Definitely getting sicker.

With a slight sweep of the sleeve, the spoon on the side fell to the ground "accidentally". Jia Hu made a gesture and bent down to pick it up, but with the other hand he tore off a button on his sleeve and threw it on Tang Bin. Seeing his eyes fixed on him, Jia Hu said in a low voice: "Those who understand it don't feel pain, those who feel pain don't understand, if you feel any discomfort, try pressing Ashi acupoint."

Ashi Point, also known as Buding Point, Tianying Point, and Tenderness Point.This kind of acupoints generally depends on the disease, and they are mostly located near the lesion. Its acupoint selection method is to use pain as an acupoint, which is often said that "there is pain, and it is an acupoint". When the body is in pain, pressing this acupoint can temporarily relieve pain pain relief.

The Four Books and Five Classics, the metaphysics of the Book of Changes, Jia Hu bet that a romantic and talented man like Tang Bin may not have medical skills, but he is still proficient in the most basic acupoints.

When Tang Bin heard about it, he stared at him suspiciously for a moment, but Jia Hu ignored him, picked up the spoon, and just sat and ate, ignoring him.He has already done his best, as for whether Tang Bin listens or does it, that is his business.

Jia Hu hoped to have a knowledge contest with him, but if God really didn’t want to be beautiful, he wouldn’t force it, it’s just a pity, in life, there will always be times when things don’t go as planned, but it’s a small pity, I believe Before long, he also forgot.

But Jia Hu obviously thinks too low of himself.In fact, Tang Bin didn't know anything about him as he thought.In the literati circle in Beijing, Jia Hu is also quite well-known as an 'elegant son'. Everyone said that he followed his grandfather, wrote essays, used a horse-drawn bow, was versatile in both civil and military affairs, and most rarely, he was polite He is polite, restrained, and never bullies others as a noble child. He deserves the title of gentleman.

After he entered Beijing, the clan uncle said that this Jia Hu might be his biggest opponent. He didn't take it seriously at the time. Hu's article came to him, he read it, and it really is rare to have a good literary talent, but unlike his own sharpness, he is better at hiding the blade under gentleness, writing like flowing water, seemingly weak, but he doesn't know the turbulent vortex underneath , can let people be buried in it inadvertently.

This is a man with big valleys in his stomach.

Wen Wu is the first and martial arts is the second. Tang Bin himself dare not say that he is definitely better than Jia Hu if he occupies the position of Hui Yuan. He really hopes to have a face-to-face confrontation with Jia Hu. After that, Jia Hu seldom went out to socialize, and Tang Bin himself was troubled at home, and he couldn't get away from it. Until today, when the servant called the roll, he didn't know that Jia Hu had such a delicate and handsome appearance.

Not at all like a northern man.Enduring the pain, Tang Bin opened his mouth and laughed. Compared with him, he looked like a man from the north. Looking at his delicate and fair skin, even women, it is rare for them to have such crystal-clear and snow-like skin. Knowing how he takes care of himself, I heard that he is still practicing martial arts, so why didn't he tan and roughen his skin?

Ashi point, Tang Bin sighed, groped with his palm to find the point near the pain point, and pressed down hard.A bone-piercing pain rushed straight from the soles of the feet to the top of the head. At that moment, Tang Bin almost thought that he was going to faint from the pain, but after a while, the pain disappeared, and the pain that was lingering in the stomach before was really real. faintly diminished.

A gleam of joy flashed across Tang Bin's eyes, and he turned his head to look at Jia Hu intuitively, but Jia Hu was sitting upright, with his back straight and straight, taking small mouthfuls of food, and his slender fingers were using two ordinary jade sticks, and he couldn't tell the difference for a while. Whether Qing is Yubai or Handbai.Tang Bin smiled lowly, he remembered this feeling.

After eating, the waiter removed the cups again, and all the scholars sat in the hall, not daring to make any more noise, just waiting for the news of the retest from the front.According to the usual practice, only the top ten are qualified to face the saint and debate with the king in court. In the spring, those with nouns at the end dare not expect extravagant expectations, but the few who squeezed in the front all stretched their necks.Tang Bin's complexion has improved a lot. His gaze passed over Tangning who was sitting on the lower right, and was meeting his gaze. Tang Bin sneered, raised his brows, and let out a bright smile with ease and malice.

Tang Ning's face turned pale for a moment, then she couldn't believe it for a while, and finally, she sat there with a pale face, not even looking at Tang Bin.

Tang Bin snorted coldly, and also withdrew his eyes and closed his eyes to rest.The direct branch is going too far now, and he really treats him as a dead person.If I don't compare Tangning to the dust this time, he, Tang Bin, has been called crazy for so many years in vain!

About an hour later, someone finally sent the news, the top ten were settled, needless to say, Tang Bin and Jia Hu were among them.When Tang Bin stood up and walked forward with the lead servant, he didn't forget to show Tangning a smug smile, which made Tangning's face contort in anger.

Jia Hu really admired this kid, he pressed the Ashi acupoint several times, and he groaned in pain several times, who knew that when it came, he was still in the mood to provoke others!Mind... so small!

When he came to the Imperial Palace, the emperor saw a group of scholars lined up in three rows. He had to admit that the level of scholars this year was really high. Among the top ten, eight of them were young and middle-aged, and the remaining two were high-ranking scholars. At the age, he is only in his 40s, which is enough to serve the country for another 20 years.The remaining eight are also Pian Pian Erlang with handsome body and good temperament, especially Jia Hu and Tang Bin. The emperor couldn't help but feel very happy, this year's No. [-] scholar, he will not worry about it.These two seem to be unmarried, and when the time comes to parade through the streets, they will win the hearts of many young ladies.

"I just made a question, and all the ministers have seen it. I am very relieved, but I still have a question, and I hope that the ministers will answer it for me." The emperor looked at the scholars who bowed down and dared not speak, and his mood was better. All of them are good, and this selection of scholars has yielded a lot, "My son said to Yan Yuan, you can do it if you use it, and you can hide it if you give it up, but I have a husband with you. What do you think should be explained?"

Everyone pondered for a while, and Tang Bin took the lead to answer: "Your Majesty, the students believe that it is appropriate for a sage to travel and hide, and only to show it when he is able. It is not easy to follow the rules of the saint's travel and hiding. Let's talk to him."

Jia Hu followed up and said: "Well, people have the power to accumulate life, and they will not understand themselves in the end, but they have to wait until they develop. People who have accumulated a single-minded mind, who have never tried anything at the beginning, and do not know that others have already known it, will be told by God. Also, so the knowledge is sincere and deep, there is a time, and it cannot be kept secret. After all, when you try to look up to the sky, look down at human affairs, and moderate my body, use Yashaye, walk and hide? Those who need to practice stagnate, as if they don’t need to practice, but use it to practice? This person is not a person who has achieved fame.”

Tang Bin said again: "One who is in Tibet is slow, and the fruit in Tibet is perilous. If you don't need to store it, but give it up, you will hide it. This person is not a person in the Fuquan stone. Try to imitate it and seek it. The meaning is sure." There is a person in the book of poems. It is a lingering ambition, but what is the meaning of my study. But this attainment is far away from ancient times, and it is a long-term conceit. Since the conception of poor theory, I have repeatedly used my body to use it. Those who are friends with each other, but who have more than enough to deal with themselves, are not so comforting at this time."

Jia Hu didn't wait for him to finish, and then said: "Tasting yourself is a test. Now I am a little good at the current situation. I always go around and ignore it. But what does it mean to be a classmate with others, but this meaning is unknown." In the lonely world, you can also sigh to yourself. And the one who has met and forgotten the words, has never confronted me with my doubts about the hidden things, but the ones who have expressed the sameness in this situation, this time is also enough to comfort the ears..."

For a while, the hall was filled with the voices of him and Tang Bin rising and falling, vying to be the first, refusing to give in to each other, confronting each other, but they had quite the same political views, thinking and speaking as if they were the same person.While everyone was admiring, they couldn't help laughing, these two people didn't look like rivals, but like best friends.

Jia Hu and Tang Bin looked at each other, and couldn't help but smile in surprise. The two of them solved the problem, and they were so similar.

The two of them were very tight-lipped and did not give others a chance to answer at all. The emperor was lenient. Seeing the two of them like this, he was happy and did not stop him. He just let them debate, and he had already decided in his heart that the number one scholar should be the two of them. belonged.

Among the top three, the second place has always been a relatively neglected one. The No. [-] scholar has outstanding literary talents, but Tan Hualang is not allowed to be the one who is not outstanding in literary talents.It is rare that Tang Bin and Jia Hu are all Pianpianmeierlang, but their literary talents are comparable, so it is really difficult to decide.

The emperor asked the rest of the scholars another question to determine the second place in the list, but it was still difficult to decide on Tang Bin and Jia Hu.

Ask the left and right: "Who do you think can be the number one scholar?"

All the ministers looked at each other, but it was difficult to make a decision. "The emperor's holy order, the ministers and others really can't make a decision."

The emperor thought about it at present, after all, Xungui is too big to lose, it is better to work better than Tang Bin from the Qingliu family, and the Tang family is not stable, so it is easier to use it by himself. Thinking of this, he made a decision.

"Jiangning Tang Bin, today I want you to be the No. [-] scholar on the list and work as an errand in the Imperial Academy." The emperor smiled and looked at Jia Hu again, "I still remember your uncle's demeanor and demeanor when he was young, and I will never forget you today. It’s a beautiful story to be on this list.”

"Thank you, Lord Long En!" Qi Qi knelt down to pay homage, Jia Hu had something on his mind, but he didn't feel inferior.Wen Wu is the first, everyone has their own advantages, after this test, he is not inferior to Tang Bin.They met Tang Bin's eyes, and each smiled kindly, showing sympathy for each other.

He could have made a friend.Both of them thought so.