Zheng Yucheng explained: "The common people here refer to the officials, not the common people we usually think of.
"For example, in the previous dynasty, when Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty killed his brother in the Xuanwu clan, the nine clans were at odds with each other. How could all the officials get along with each other? They must have been divided into different factions with their own agendas, and all state affairs were consumed by these fights."
"As for why it is nine, not six, seven or eight, it is because the nine clans have already released five servers. Strictly speaking, it can only be said that they have a little blood, which is almost negligible. Even such relatives maintain harmony, which further shows that Yao's Extraordinary."
Zhao Cheng nodded repeatedly, took out pen and ink from the bookcase he was carrying, and started taking notes on the spot.
"Thank you sir, here is the next question: I read that when Emperor Yao, people had already determined 366 days per year. How did they calculate it so accurately?"
"this……"
Zheng Yucheng guessed that Zhao Cheng's questions would be difficult, but he didn't expect them to be so difficult. They were all side issues. If he spent all his energy on these questions to prepare for the county exam, he would probably fail. .
Moreover, Zhao Cheng's questions seemed ordinary and common sense in life, but he insisted on getting to the bottom of them, as if he would not give up until he understood them.
Zheng Yucheng had no choice but to explain patiently: "The Dayan Calendar of the previous dynasty had already calculated one year to 365 days, and the remaining days were accumulated into leap years. It can be seen that these calendars were compiled by Qin Tianjian and other officials through observation and analysis. Calculated, if you want to learn the specific method, you may have to ask someone from Qintian Prison for advice."
Zhao admitted that he had actually recorded it, and then asked questions again.
Zheng Yucheng was prepared to answer questions and show off his true talents. However, unfortunately, all of Zhao Cheng's questions were very biased.
After patiently answering seven or eight questions, Zheng Yucheng really couldn't stand it when he saw the thick exercise book in Zhao Cheng's hand. If all the remaining questions were of this type.
These questions are all similar. Are they difficult to say? Most of them are common sense, but the truth behind them is not simple. To explain them, they have to be long-winded, or they have to be answered by professionals. It can be said to be extremely tricky and weird.
Moreover, in Zheng Yucheng's view, the questions asked by Zhao Cheng have nothing to do with the exam. The exam will not test these difficult questions. If the test is done this way, almost all candidates will fail.
It cannot be said that Zhao Cheng did not work hard to prepare for the exam. It can only be said that his direction is biased, and it is very biased. If this continues, he will definitely fail.
Zheng Yucheng hesitated to speak.
He originally wanted to remind Zhao Cheng that these questions were not included in the test points. Instead of wasting time and energy like this, it was better to memorize the master's subtle words and great meanings.
However, as he spoke, Zheng Yucheng remembered the reason why he became an official. The emperor suspected that he had leaked the secret, but he only made wild speculations. There was no shred of evidence to prove that he had leaked the secret.
Zheng Yucheng couldn't help but choose to become an official in order to prove his innocence.
So when he was about to give Zhao Cheng a few words of advice, he suddenly hesitated. Should he give a few general words, or should he answer the question for him once?
Since he became an official, he has lost all correspondence and has completely lost contact with those in the court. He also lives in seclusion and does not participate in any poetry or drinking parties. If under such circumstances, he can still guide the candidates to win the first prize, wouldn't it be a proof of his innocence? ?
Thinking of this, Zheng Yucheng interrupted Zhao Cheng's new question and said: "Boy, don't ask anymore. I feel that you have gone in the wrong direction with this exercise set. If you prepare according to this exercise set, the second question will You will definitely fail Yue’s interpretation test!”
What Zhao Cheng was waiting for was Zheng Yucheng's words. He quickly stood up and bowed: "Mr. Zheng is willing to give you some advice. I am very grateful."
Zheng Yucheng said: "Well, I have nothing to do, so I will take your pulse and prescribe a prescription."
"However, there is no rush for a day or two. Let's do this. In three days, you come back here, and I will give you a new set of exercises. If you memorize the exercises according to the questions I gave you, you will hopefully be on the list."
Zhao Cheng was overjoyed. Although Zheng Yucheng still refused to accept a disciple, he would naturally change his mind after getting along with him for a long time. Now is a good start.
Zheng Yucheng stroked his beard and smiled, and said: "But in exchange, you have to teach me more about fishing techniques, such as the lead fishing method and the bait for making nests."
"Well, how about I treat you to dinner at Dashun Zhai today at noon?"
Zhao Chengzheng couldn't ask for more, so how could Zheng Yucheng spend money? He quickly said: "If you want to ask for a treat, it should be for me to invite you. How can I let you spend money? Besides, I have a fixed seat in Dashunzhai where you can watch the beautiful scenery by the window. "
Zheng Yucheng laughed and said, "Okay! Then go to your private seat!"
Zheng Yucheng had already made up his mind to take advantage of the opportunity of Zhao Cheng's exams. No, not only the county exams, but also the prefectural exams, and even the provincial and imperial exams in the capital, all had to set questions for him. .
As long as Zhao Cheng is smart enough and is willing to record and memorize carefully, he may not be able to win the top three, but he should be in the top 50. Moreover, he must win the top three in the county and state examinations. Only in this way can he win. injustice on one's body.
Not to mention Zhao Cheng and Zheng Yucheng answering questions by the river, just saying that Zhou Rushuang was at home. Ever since Zhao Cheng went out in the morning, she began to feel uneasy.
She checked the half of the brocade handkerchief left by the two people, and it just happened to form a complete piece with the half piece left in her hand. She could even read the words embroidered on it completely: "My daughter Tantai Wushuang, the small word Yue" Son, born in the late spring of the first year of Taihe, Gengyin, Yisi, Bingshen and Jihai."
Although there are not many words, the information is very complete, including Zhou Rushuang's name, nickname, birth year and horoscope.
Because the handkerchief was torn diagonally, the half left in Zhou Rushuang's hand only had the words: "Late Spring Gengyin, Yisi, Bingshen, Jihai".
Now that the two pieces were combined into one, Zhou Rushuang realized that the words she had remembered most since she was a child were actually her birthday.
Since the handkerchief can be combined into one piece, it is enough to prove that she is Tantai Wushuang, the queen of King Lu, and a fish that slipped through the net and should be killed by the court.
If one day in the future, his identity is leaked, the first person to be implicated will be Zhao Cheng.
So Zhou Rushuang planned to leave Zhao Cheng and go to a place where he could not find him. Although she was very reluctant to let go of Zhao Cheng and the happy life that had just begun, she had to leave.
Asking Zhao Cheng to write a letter of divorce, he must be unwilling. If someone leaks the news and the court really sends someone to arrest him, Zhao Cheng will be implicated.
For the sake of Zhao Cheng's safety, she had to stay away from him. In this way, even if there was any disaster, it would only happen to her and had nothing to do with Zhao Cheng.
