The news that Young Master Fu Yao entered Shangjun Courtyard to study has spread quickly.
No matter the powerful people in Xianyang or the powerful people in Guandong, they all snickered.
Who doesn't know that banishing immortals has no knowledge or skills? I didn't even know the words at first, but I only relied on my ability to make elixirs, and that's how I gained His Majesty's favor.
Now it's good, it's actually a big deal. I want to teach Mr. Fu Yao to take the imperial examination. Isn't this a joke?
Several underground gambling houses have opened their bets on whether Mr. Fu Yao will come first in the imperial examination. It is said that many people actively placed bets.
This news naturally reached Li Shui's ears.
Li Shui asked the craftsman who reported the news: "If Fu Yao wins the first place, how much will the banker pay?"
The craftsman said: "The banker will pay a hundred times the compensation."
Li Shui nodded: "Okay. If you put down a thousand yi of gold for me, I will buy Fu Yao to be the first in the exam."
The craftsman couldn't help but feel a little sick when he heard the gold Qianyi. Although it is said that Shangjun Villa is not short of money, it is really a waste to waste so much gold.
However, one good thing about craftsmen is that they are loyal. Li Shui will do whatever he says. He never thought of refuting, so he agreed and left.
Fu Yao, who was studying arithmetic next to him, saw all this and burst into tears with gratitude. He wiped his tears and said to Li Shui: "I didn't expect that the master valued his disciple so much. In order to save me face, he actually took out Qian Yi. Gold. My disciple promises that he will never be distracted when studying in the future, and he must give the master a good voice."
Li Shui smiled slightly and said, "It is right to study hard, but there is no need to put too much pressure on it."
Fu Yao shook his head: "How can we just throw away a thousand pieces of gold? This time my disciple must win first place."
Li Shui said nothing, thinking: Who said it would be thrown away? If you really fail in the exam, the worst I can do is report this gambling house. Is it difficult?
The craftsman brought a thousand pieces of gold to bet, so he naturally used a pseudonym. But the Thousand Yi Gold was so sensational that many people began to trace the owner of this gold.
In fact, this is easy to check. Who in Xianyang City has such a big hand? Who acts so crazy? Finally, after checking again and again, it turned out that Shangjun Villa was found.
On this day, everyone in Xianyang City showed a meaningful smile: the banished immortal became angry and spent thousands of gold to regain his face. Haha, what's the use of this? This kind of reputation is just paper and will not last long. When the results of the imperial examination come out, Mr. Fu Yao will be ranked first. Banishing the immortal not only lost face, but also lost gold.
On this day, countless people began to look forward to the imperial examination, hoping that it would come as soon as possible, the sooner the better.
Many people were watching the excitement, and some people visited Li Shui worriedly.
These people include courtiers and powerful people from Guandong. These people followed Li Shui wholeheartedly. Now that Li Shui was being laughed at, they felt uncomfortable, so they came together.
After paying the admission fee as usual, these people found Li Shui. Li Shui was teaching Fu Yao a lesson on geography.
These people who have read poetry and books are not to be disturbed, and they are all listening quietly.
When they heard Li Shui say that the earth under our feet is actually a sphere, and we all live on the surface of the sphere, they all looked at each other, smiled bitterly, and thought tacitly: Isn't this nonsense? ? Who doesn’t know that the world is actually a round sky and a square place?
After finally waiting for Li Shui to finish speaking, these people walked up to Li Shui with embarrassed expressions and said, "Master Banished Immortal, I heard that Master Fu Yao is going to take part in the imperial examination. We all want to do our best."
Li Shui looked at them in confusion: "Doing your best?"
These people said: "Yes. Some of us are familiar with the Analects of Confucius, some are proficient in the Book of Changes, some like the Book of Songs, and some can recite the laws of the Qin Dynasty by heart."
Li Shui waved his hand: "What you are talking about has nothing to do with the imperial examination. We are only studying these books now."
Everyone looked at the book list that Li Shui took out and frowned. The books above are indeed classics, but just learning these is probably not enough...
These people wanted to persuade Li Shui again, but Li Shui suddenly let out a sigh: "Do you also have children from your clan who want to take part in the imperial examination this time?"
These people looked at each other, nodded and said, "This... it does happen."
Li Shui said: "Let them come together and be Fu Yao's companion."
When Fu Yao heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up.
Li Shui said with a smile: "The most important thing when learning this thing is to pay attention to an atmosphere. If you are alone, you will inevitably wander around and be distracted by various things. If you have a group of like-minded friends to study together, you can work tirelessly Yeah. Haha.”
Fu Yao nodded repeatedly beside him.
When these people who had read poetry and books saw master and apprentice Li Shui singing in harmony, their faces turned pale with fright: What do you mean? Come to Shangjun Villa to study? Isn’t that misleading?
These people laughed dryly and said politely: "No need, we have invited teachers at home and are teaching them how to read."
Li Shui said: "What's the use of that? The gentleman you invited just teaches them a few words. But the imperial examination requires four exams. Don't delay your children."
Everyone smiled bitterly.
Li Shui patted his chest again and said, "Don't worry, send the children of your clan here, I promise to treat them equally, and teach them how I taught Fu Yao."
These people were even more frightened and thought: I want you to teach me? Shouldn't the teaching be messy? Is there a big round ball under our feet? Isn’t that ridiculous?
Everyone smiled awkwardly and refused with various reasons.
Li Shui suddenly said quietly: "Is it possible that you are reluctant to give up money? Every day you come to Shangjun Courtyard, you have to pay the entrance fee, so you don't want the children of the clan to come?"
Everyone shook their heads quickly and said: "Every time we come, we have to pay the entrance fee. But every time we come, Banxian always entertains us with delicious food and drinks. Whether it is stir-fried dishes with immortal wine or delicious noodles, they are all served outside. It's rare. We didn't suffer a loss, but took advantage of it."
Li Shui asked curiously: "In that case, why don't you send the children of the clan over?"
Everyone started telling lies again.
Li Shui sighed: "Well, I won't charge them any tickets. How about that? I'll teach them for free."
Everyone still wanted to refuse, but seeing that Li Shui's face was getting worse and worse, they didn't dare to speak. In the end, I could only agree with a look of despair.
Li Shui nodded with satisfaction and said to them: "That's right. Don't be embarrassed. You are all my confidants. Your children are my nephews. If I don't take care of them, who will take care of them? I have Of course, they should experience the advanced teaching methods and get the benefits first.”
Everyone was speechless for a while, feeling that Li Shui's shamelessness had increased a lot. This is simply talking nonsense with open eyes. It's hard for him to speak so confidently.
Finally, everyone left dejectedly.
Li Shui also told them from behind: "Come at dawn tomorrow. Don't be late."
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Today Jing Fu also went to Shangjun Courtyard. Xiang Chao ordered him to go, hoping that he could break into Shang Jun's courtyard and bring out some information.
When he went there, Jing Fu sneered in his heart. Xiang Chao definitely didn't expect that he had already been banished to immortality.
Unexpectedly, after entering Shangjun Courtyard, Jing Fu was asked to send his nephew to Shangjun Courtyard to study. Isn’t this the bad luck that has lasted eight lifetimes?
He returned to his home gloomily. As soon as he entered the door, he heard the sound of Jing Gao reading aloud.
Jing Gao is Jing Fu's beloved son. He has had great ambitions since he was a child, hoping to serve the people, do something vigorous, and leave a name in history.
It's just that he was too weak to lead troops in battle, so he devoted all his attention to studying.
Jing Gao originally wanted to be a political strategist, imitate Zhang Yi and Su Qin, and control the world with his sharp tongue. Unexpectedly, not long after this ambition was established, Da Qin would dominate the world.
As a nobleman of the Six Kingdoms, Jing Gao basically had no chance of an official career after becoming powerful in Guandong.
Jing Gao was originally in despair, but he didn't expect that the imperial court would require imperial examinations to select scholars. It was literally a fire burning in the darkness. Jing Gao was overjoyed and studied harder every day.
How could Jing Fu not know what Jing Gao was thinking? Now he really couldn't bear to tell Jing Gao that he was going to be sent to Shang Jun's Courtyard.
It's just that this kind of thing cannot be delayed. After all, Ban Xian asked them to rush to Shang Jun's Villa at dawn tomorrow.
Jing Fu sighed, walked hesitantly to the study, and called out, "Gao'er."
This sound, consciously or unconsciously, made me cry.
Jing Gao raised his head and looked at his father in confusion.
Jing Fu sighed and said to Jing Gao: "Today, my father went to Shang Jun's courtyard. Exiled Immortal has a whim and wants you to study with him and let him teach you personally."
Jing Gao was stunned: "Exalted Immortal...do you understand this?"
Jing Gao still admired Li Shui very much. After all, Li Shui is young and in a high position, and he has created many magical things one after another.
But Jing Gao was very doubtful about Li Shui's talent, especially his understanding of ancient sages. After all, many people have said that when Ban Xian first came to Xianyang, he didn't even know the words.
Jing Fu looked at Jing Gao, who looked puzzled, and felt extremely bitter in his heart. However, he gritted his teeth and said: "My family has been greatly favored by banishing immortals. How can I disobey his wishes? Since he asked you to go, you go. Even if you fail to pass the imperial examination this year, there will be another time."
"If you don't pass the exam next time..." Jing Fu suddenly shuddered when he said this. He suddenly thought of a very scary thing: "If you don't pass the exam this time, will you have to be banished to immortals next time?" Teach him? In that case, it would be a real tragedy in the world."
Jing Fu muttered hesitantly: "Maybe if you fail the imperial examination, the Exalted Immortal Council will recommend you as appropriate? But with so many people, when will it be my turn?"
Jing Gao suddenly smiled slightly and said to Jing Fu: "Don't worry, father. I have been studying hard these days, and I am almost ready. There is no shortage of these ten days. What's more, even if I spend the day in Shangjun's courtyard, it will be deserted. If you have lost time, you can also work harder when you come back at night to make up for the wasted things."
Jing Fu felt a little relieved when he heard this, and then nodded.
That night, Jing Fu tossed and turned, unable to sleep. He could barely stay up until the rooster crowed, so he got up early.
Get dressed, eat, and freshen up. The father and son got on the carriage and drove slowly toward the city gate.
For some reason, Jing Fu actually felt a sense of separation between life and death.
It was still dark and the city gate was not open, but many carriages had already gathered here. Jing Fu looked around and smiled bitterly: They were all the fellow victims from yesterday.
The city gate guard was very nervous, not knowing what these people were going to do when they came out of the city in a swarm. He even wondered if there was a rebellion in the city.
Finally, the guard couldn't bear it any longer, picked a weakling and asked, "Why did you leave the city?"
The person selected by the guard was Wei Zhang. I have to say that he has good vision, because Wei Zhang is the weakest among everyone present.
Wei Zhang was hesitant and embarrassed to say anything.
The guard became suspicious and asked: "Why are you leaving the city? You are hesitating and looking uncertain. Is there something wrong in your heart?"
Seeing that the guard general was trying to describe him as a traitor, Wei Zhang quickly waved his hand and said bravely: "I am going to Shang Jun's Courtyard."
The guard was even more surprised: "It's still dark, why are you in such a hurry to go to Shang Jun's Courtyard?"
Wei Zhang looked like he was breaking a pot: "It's time to take the imperial examination. We want to send the children of the clan to Shang Jun's courtyard to study."
The guard was stunned for a while, and then asked cautiously: "Is the banished immortal teaching in person?"
Wei Zhang nodded.
The guard looked at the remaining people again: "You too?"
Those people also nodded.
The guard suddenly hugged his belly and laughed.
Everyone present turned red, feeling extremely insulted. But no one spoke.
There is no way to say this. People just smile. What can you say? Saying that he is mocking everyone and sending his children to banished immortals? The key is why do you think this way? Could it be that you think it's ridiculous to ask an immortal to teach his children to study? Once such words get out, I'm afraid they will suffer a big loss.
Fortunately, daylight soon dawned and the city gate was opened.
These people all drove carriages and ran to Shang Jun's Courtyard without looking back.
At the gate of Shangjun Courtyard, these people got off the bus with their nephews.
At this time, they saw an acquaintance: Li Xin.
Li Xin actually brought a young man with him, as if he was here to send the young man to school.
When everyone saw this posture, they felt much better: Haha, even Li Xin has been tricked, so we are nothing.
At this time, the young man next to Li Xin spoke: "Second uncle, I don't want to study. I don't know much about literacy. I just want to follow you and lead troops to fight."
Li Xin educated him and said: "Who said you don't need to study to fight? If you are illiterate, how can you arrange food and grass? How can you check the terrain?"
The young man scratched his head and muttered: "There's no need to memorize so many books. This is for preparing for the imperial examination. I don't need it. I just need to charge into battle and achieve military merit."
Li Xin scolded: "You know nothing. There are only these ten days, and all those who enroll do not need to pay tickets. Haven't you always wanted to come to Shangjun Villa? Now the opportunity has come, don't be polite after entering, eat when you should, eat when you should Drink.”
The young man licked his lips: "Xianjiu? Steamed buns? Dumplings? Enough?"
Everyone not far away grinned: What the hell...are Li Xin and his family all living treasures?
