The Sage of Confucianism and Taoism

Tong Li's face turned gloomy. What he was most worried about had happened.

Fang Yun has no conflict of interest with the scholars and officials in Yuhai City.

Although his grandfather was a third-grade minister, even had a good relationship with Li Wenying, and had a certain influence in Yuhai City, after all, Yuhai City belonged to the Holy Court and Li Wenying and others. Only if Li Wenying valued him, Li Wenying's people would naturally Help Fang Yun.

The scholar examination is conducted by the whole Jiangzhou, and it is the same in every city where Fang Yun is. Therefore, the middle-level scholars in Yuhai City not only do not resent Fang Yun, but also look forward to Fang Yun leaving a great literary name in Yuhai City. Many people He even hopes that he can take advantage of it and leave a good reputation.

Tong Li cursed these people in his heart. No wonder these people knew that Fang Yun was here and didn't warn him. They were just waiting for him to jump into the pit, and then pretended to share the same hatred with Fang Yun.

Tong Li knew his own level very well, so he deliberately took the imperial examination two years late in order to be known as the number one scholar. As for the title of "Jie Yuan" for the number one scholar, he didn't even dare to think about it.

In the name of Maocai, he had been preparing for many years, and was sure that this year would have the best chance. Unexpectedly, Fang Luck suddenly came out of nowhere, and he couldn't swallow this breath.

Tong Li's expression quickly turned from gloomy to bright, and he said with a smile: "You have also seen that you want Fang Yun to participate in the dragon boat race, but he does not want to participate. I am here just to provoke him and for his own good. Everyone Can you please hear me out?"

"Then tell me." Na Juren said.

Tong Li smiled and said: "Fang Yun, I'm afraid you may not know that the rules of this annual dragon boat race originate from the holy land of 'Xuehai', right?"

"I've seen it in books, but I don't know the details." Fang Yun said.

"That's it. For the dragon boat race in Yuhai City, the magistrate and the emperor will use their official seals to mobilize the talents of the temple to cover the river section where the dragon boat race is held. The dragon boat race here is not about who is the best at rowing, but about who is the best at rowing. Who writes better poetry and prose? The more talents there are, the stronger the echo with the official seal will be, and the more vitality of the world will be driven, which will promote the dragon boat. All these rules are adapted from the "Xuehai". If you participate in the dragon boat race this year, you will win the Jinshi and go to Xuehai. Fishing for Wen Xin will naturally get twice the result with half the effort.”

No one refuted it. To put it simply, it was indeed good for one's luck.

Tong Li continued to smile and said: "But since Fang Yun is not seeking fame, then I will make a bet to provoke him. As long as Fang Yun can win the first place in this dragon boat race, I am not only willing to give out a holy card given to me by my grandfather. page, and even kneel down in front of Longtou Bridge to admit his mistake. , and try my best to clarify the previous matter of grabbing the place in Shushan, and give up this year's government examination. If Fang Yun fails to win the first place, I don't need you to kneel down. I only need you to hold an apology banquet at Jinghai Tower to apologize to me. , and then go back to Dayuan Mansion to take the scholar exam, how about that?”

Now even those who helped Fang Yun could not refute. After all, Tong Li paid a very high price, and Fang Yun obviously took advantage.

Everyone looked at Fang Yun together.

Zhao Zhuzhen frowned slightly and winked at Fang Yun, seeming to tell him not to agree.

Fang Yun did not respond to Zhao Zhuzhen. He stared at Tong Li for a long time and then said: "Brother Tong is really working hard. If I don't participate in the dragon boat race, I will be living up to Brother Tong's good intentions. Anyway, I agreed to this bet!" A dragon boat team is willing to let me participate?”

Everyone hesitated.

Tong Li immediately looked at the Juren who scolded him and said, "Brother Qian, since you are also participating in the dragon boat race, why not let Fang Yun join in?"

Qian Juren looked at Fang Yun and asked, "Brother Fang, are you really willing to participate in the dragon boat race?"

"nature."

"Okay. According to the rules, each dragon boat can carry three Juren and three Xiucai. Let's replace one person on the dragon boat and let you go on board." Qian Juren was very happy. As a person who has no conflict of interest with Fang Yun, he wanted to Good luck in making friends.

Fang Yun handed over his hands to everyone and said: "Everyone, please help me bear witness today. If the dragon boat race between me and Brother Qian and others fails, I will leave Yuhai City immediately and never set foot in it again." Fang Yun said After that, he looked at Tong Li.

Tong Li immediately said loudly: "Then I also ask you to be witnesses. If Fang Yun can win the first place in the dragon boat race, I will immediately kneel down at Longtou Bridge in front of the whole city and kowtow to him three times!"

Zhao Zhuzhen said: "Tong Li, since you said so, if you can't do it then, don't blame me for forcing you to kowtow!"

Everyone could see the anger in Zhao Zhuzhen's heart. Most people didn't know who this person was and how he dared to talk to Tong Li like this, while a few people showed a little surprise.

"I, Tong Li, keep my word! I will wait at Longtou Bridge first! Say goodbye!" Tong Li cupped his hands and hurried downstairs, followed immediately by several children behind him.

Walking out of Yuhe Tower, a person behind Tong Li said hurriedly: "Brother Tong, what happened to you today? Who doesn't know the name of Fang Yun's poem, why would you want to bet with him?"

"Yes, Brother Tong is really unwise."

"I think this kid Tong Li looks confident. He must know something. Please tell me honestly!" one person said with a smile.

Tong Li laughed and said, "Do you know who Qingguo sent to participate in the dragon boat race today?"

"It is said that there is a disciple of Shijun, one of the four great talents. I don't know whether this is true or not. But even if the other party is a disciple of Shijun, Fang Yun will not give in too much. How can you be absolutely sure that you can beat Fang Yun?"

Tong Li still smiled and said, "You only know one side of the story. I only found out yesterday that Yan Yukong, the last disciple of the Half Saint of Qing, also came here! Dragon boat racing is not a one-person race, but a multi-person race with three scholars and three scholars in the same boat. A disciple of the Poet is not as good as Fang Yun, so with Yan Yukong, what are Fang Yun's chances of winning?"

"Ah? Is it really that Yan Yukong? It is said that his talent not only exceeds that of the Poet of Qing, but is even no less than that of Yi Zhishi, the first genius of the century. He is the most likely candidate for the next Half Saint of Qing. Why is he here?"

"Is it the three-poem genius who won the first place in the case at the age of ten, the first place in the case at the age of twelve, and the first place in the case at the age of fourteen? It is said that he could pass the Jinshi exam at the age of sixteen, but was suppressed by his Half Saint mentor, who personally took him around the world. He will take the Jinshi exam this year, and he is exactly eighteen years old. Last year Some people say that Yan Yukong not only wants to compete for the top scholar of Qing, but also wants to compete for the top scholar of ten countries! If he becomes the top scholar of ten countries, he will definitely become the top six talents, and the top four talents of the next generation will naturally be a piece of cake. "

Tong Li's smile became even stronger, and he said, "It's good that you know Yan Yukong's talent. Although Fang Yun has a famous teacher, how can he compare to Yan Yukong's semi-saint teaching by words and deeds! His so-called famous teacher may just be a great scholar or semi-saint who casually points out. He himself clings to that person as a mentor, but that person may not want to recognize him as a disciple!"

"Brother Tong is right! Fang Yun is dead this time!"

"Brother Tong is very shrewd!"

"No wonder Qing is willing to take out the mountain and river chessboard. What a pity." The person who spoke sighed lightly, and then the others realized that Qing and Jing were not on good terms, and even seized a state of Qing, so they stopped talking.

Tong Li's face darkened, and it was not easy to get angry.

"Brother Tong, who is that sissy?"

"That person seems to be a woman dressed as a man, Brother Tong, who is she?"

Tong Li's face became even gloomier, and he said: "She is a big shot that neither you nor I can afford to offend. I didn't want to offend her, but since she doesn't like me, I'll just fight for my talent, and she can't do anything to me!"

In Yuhe Tower, Zhao Zhuzhen told Fang Yun about the semi-saint disciples. After he finished speaking, he sighed and continued: "I winked at you just now, just to let you not fall into the trap, but you still agreed. Yan Yukong alone is not strong enough to overwhelm you, but with the disciples of Shijun and others, you have almost no chance of winning. . ”

Fang Yun asked: "Why would a semi-saint disciple participate in this dragon boat race?"

Zhao Zhuzhen said angrily: "The semi-saint of Qing may not send anyone to come, but the royal family of Qing has always been eyeing my Jing country. Last year, my Jing country was defeated by the wolf barbarians, and this year's situation is even more severe. Qing will naturally take the opportunity to use the dragon boat literary meeting to suppress my Jing country. To put it more bluntly, Qing is promoting the strength of their Qing country to the ten countries and our Jing people, preparing to take over our territory in the future. "

Fang Yun looked at Zhao Zhuzhen carefully, and suddenly remembered that the royal family of Jing was surnamed Zhao. Could it be that Zhao Zhuzhen, who was dressed as a man, was a county lady or princess?

Fang Yun immediately recalled the people of Jingguo's royal family. There were many county ladies, but there was only one young princess, who was the sister of the previous emperor and the aunt of the current three-year-old emperor. The other princesses were not so young.

"I see. If the disciples of Shijun were sent, it would not be a big deal, but even the semi-saint disciples were sent, which was too much. "Fang Yun said.

"Of course! They went too far this time! Otherwise, I wouldn't have come here in person!" Zhao Zhuzhen was even more excited, but she didn't hide her voice, more like a woman.

Fang Yun had an idea in his mind and asked, "Was it you who asked Lord Li to ask me to come to watch the dragon boat race?"

Zhao Zhuzhen said frankly, "I asked Uncle Li to let you come, but since you didn't like the dragon boat race, I didn't persuade you much. I just didn't expect that bastard Tong Li would actually provoke you. I really don't know whether I should thank him. Tong Li was well-behaved by Tong Shilang in the capital, but once he left the capital, he became a useless playboy. I really want to teach this bastard a lesson for Tong Shilang."

Fang Yun didn't expect that Zhao Zhuzhen was so straightforward and treated himself as an acquaintance after just knowing him for a short time.

Zhao Zhuzhen quickly realized that he had spoken out of turn and hurriedly explained, "I like your poems and essays, and I have repeatedly pondered them. I feel particularly close to you when I see you today. Don't misunderstand."

"Brother Zhao is polite. I like people who speak quickly the most." Fang Yun smiled.

"That's good." Zhao Zhuzhen nodded, and regained his usual composure, and then continued, "I know that your talent is no less than Yan Yukong, but Yan Yukong already has a literary mind. Although the real function of the literary mind is to be used in combat, as long as there is a literary mind in the Wen Palace, whether it is talent, literary courage, talent stability, etc., there will be a certain improvement, and it will also be of great help in writing poetry and prose."