Wang Shilu had never had any interaction with Sun Shutong before, but he had heard that this person was very close to the third prince, and he should be someone under the third prince's throne.
"OK!"
"I have long wanted to make friends with Mr. Sun. I didn't expect that today I would have free time to drink tea and chat with Mr. Sun!"
"In that case, please, Mr. Sun!"
Half an hour later, in a teahouse in the capital.
Sun Shutong and Wang Shilu talked for a long time, but they were only talking about insignificant things.
Wang Shilu knew that Sun Shutong would never find him for no reason.
If you suddenly ask for a meeting today, you must be asking for something from yourself!
However, it’s not you who asks for help, so why should you be impatient?
Seeing that Sun Shutong was beating around the bush for a long time, even if he couldn't get to the point, Wang Shilu was not in a hurry.
Seeing that Wang Shilu always looked calm and composed, Sun Shutong finally couldn't sit still.
"that……"
"To be honest, I do have something very important, and I would like to ask Mr. Wang for help!"
Wang Shilu sneered in his heart. It seemed that this guy was a little younger after all, and he lost his temper so quickly!
He quickly put down the teacup in his hand and said sternly: "I don't want to be a helper!"
"Master Sun, if you have any difficulties, it would be better to tell them first."
Whether I can help you or not depends entirely on what you are asking me to do, and what benefits I will get after it is completed!
How could I agree so hastily even if the horoscope has not yet been written?
Isn’t this nonsense!
Sun Shutong quickly filled Wang Dalu's cup with hot tea, and then cleared his throat.
"Ahem!"
"Master Wang, in fact, this matter is a piece of cake for you."
"In four or five days, it should be the big exam held every three years in Wenyuan Pavilion, right?"
"Those who pass the assessment can naturally continue to stay in Wenyuan Pavilion and serve as bachelors."
"But if you fail to pass the assessment, you will be eliminated by Wenyuan Pavilion and will never be hired!"
Wang Shilu's smile was a little subtle when he heard that someone was coming again because of the big exam.
In the past month or two, countless courtiers and wealthy businessmen have asked to see him because of this matter.
Among them, some people offered conditions that Wang Shilu could not refuse!
But the Sun Shutong in front of him didn't have anything special except for fawning over the third prince.
In this case, there is no need for me to sell him this face!
Thinking of this, Wang Shilu's face became very serious.
"If Mr. Sun is here for this matter, then you'd better avoid speaking out!"
"Over the years, the Wenyuan Pavilion exam has been the most important exam that His Majesty attaches great importance to!"
"Whether the civil servants of Wenyuan Pavilion have talent knowledge and dare to speak out and give advice is related to the lifeblood of our Daliang country!"
"This is such a big deal that nothing can be done carelessly."
"Master Sun, if you want to ask me to be accommodating on this matter, then let's do it!"
Unexpectedly, Sun Shutong was slightly startled as he did not expect this old man to be so ignorant.
Aren't they just a few civil servants who would only jump out to cause trouble for Emperor Liang?
You really think you are a very important person!
Although Sun Shutong felt a little unhappy, he still suppressed his unhappiness silently when he thought of the tasks assigned to him by the third prince.
"Master Wang, you are thinking too much!"
"The assessment of Wenyuan Pavilion is of great importance. Anyone who dares to use it for personal gain will be punished by beheading!"
"How could I not understand such a simple truth?"
"I came here specifically to find Mr. Wang today, but I just want to recommend a talent to you!"
Wang Shilu snorted coldly in his heart. Did he really think he couldn't tell whether he was recommending talents or trying to get connections for himself?
"Since he is recommending talents, Master Sun just asks him to sign up for reference."
"If you are truly a rare talent, you will definitely shine and stand out in this exam!"
"Master Sun, what do you think?"
Sun Shutong rolled his eyes in his heart.
"What if the official said that this is the talent that the Third Prince selected after thousands of choices?"
Wang Shilu frowned slightly when he heard the name of the third prince.
Everyone said that Sun Shutong had been particularly flattering to the third prince recently, and some even said that Sun Shutong was a dog who devoted himself to the third prince.
I didn’t expect that it would be like this when I saw it today!
Although Sun Shutong didn't have to give him face, he still had to give it to the third prince.
"Haha, since he is the candidate recommended by the third prince, he must be one of the most talented people in the world."
"Wenyuan Pavilion today lacks such people!"
"I wonder who this person is?"
Seeing that the old man's attitude had changed so drastically after he mentioned the title of Third Prince, Sun Shutong was extremely unhappy!
Is this the top official in the dynasty who serves food according to the needs of others and steers the ship according to the wind?
Simply despicable!
The most important thing is, isn't this a blatant contempt for oneself?
When he thought of this, Sun Shutong became even more angry!
Wasn't it because he hugged Shangguan Yi's thigh and fought Chen Zilin and Huang Deng to death that Wang Shilu could get the position of chief bachelor of Wenyuan Pavilion?
Otherwise, he is just an old guy with an empty mind, and he is not worthy of having such a status!
Seeing that Sun Shutong didn't speak for a long time, Wang Shilu had to remind him patiently: "Master Sun, Master Sun?"
"Did you hear what I said?"
Sun Shutong came to his senses and quickly changed his expression.
"Lord Wang, the person whom His Highness the Third Prince wants to recommend does not have a proud background or a great background."
"This man's name is Zhou Nan, and he comes from a prominent family in Lingnan."
"But his family fell into decline decades ago, so this person has been depressed and frustrated."
"But His Highness the Third Prince has a keen eye for people and discovered the shining points in this person and determined that this person is a malleable talent."
"If you can go to Wenyuan Pavilion, you will definitely become a bright mirror for the current saint!"
Wang Shilu was in trouble again when he heard that the person recommended by the third prince turned out to be an unknown person.
"oops……"
"Master Sun, I will tell you the truth."
"Not everyone can pass the Wenyuan Pavilion examination!"
"If you want to participate in the assessment of Wenyuan Pavilion, you must have been an official for more than three years."
"At least, he must be a small official as big as sesame seeds and mung beans!"
"Since this Zhou Nan is unknown and has no origins to speak of, it will be difficult to handle..."
Sun Shutong smiled and said: "A hero doesn't care about his origin, right?"
"Besides, the next official is the Minister of Civil Affairs."
"If there is really a requirement to serve as an official for more than three years, and the subordinate officer can do it in advance, what's the difficulty?"
