Shen Zheng yelled at Zheng Wangfeng, and everyone onlookers were shocked.
Not to mention that Zheng Wangfeng was the second-ranked scholar in the first round of the academy examination. He was already a confirmed scholar, mainly because of his original identity, the son of the Fenghuang County Magistrate, a second-generation official, with the support of the entire Fenghuang County behind him. Basically, everyone present He didn't dare to provoke Zheng Wangfeng, he was always flattering and surrounding him overtly and covertly.
But now, an unknown little character pointed at Zheng Wangfeng's nose and cursed.
Someone was standing behind Shen Zheng just now and looking at the list. He knew who Shen Zheng's last name was and what his rank was.
"Tsk, you, a guy of one hundred and eighty, dare to scold Brother Zheng?"
"After finishing in the top 300 in the first game, and only finishing in the top 100 in the second game, this guy is destined to lose his reputation."
"Brother Zheng is the young master of the Fenghuang County magistrate's family. He is a noble man. How can he be insulted by someone like you?"
"You must apologize to Brother Zheng in public!"
"Apologize!!"
Shen Zheng became even more angry.
He gave Qian Hui a look.
As soon as he saw this look, Qian Hui understood that this was asking him to openly choose his camp.
Choose Zheng Wangfeng or Shen Zhengcheng Zhao...
Qian Hui almost wanted to cry. Is it interesting for these people who were on the list to bully him who was not on the list?
Grandfather's advice still rings in his ears. As long as he is not a fool, he will know who to choose.
He coughed and said: "Brother Zheng is the son of Fenghuang County Magistrate, but this one is also the son of the County Magistrate, Ping'an County. You must have heard of it countless times in the past six months. Magistrate Shen of Ping'an County, in response to During times of famine, when refugees were suffering, and when plague was spreading, he made great contributions. And Brother Shen is the only son of Magistrate Shen!"
People around him stared.
They all know that Ping'an County has caused numerous upsurges this year, first with Regenerated Rice, then with Suiruren, and later with Meishan... In short, the scholars present know very well that Magistrate Shen of Ping'an County will definitely be promoted next time .
The seventh rank was promoted to the sixth rank, maybe directly to the fifth rank. A son of the Phoenix County Magistrate was really not as good as the son of a future fifth rank official.
Shen Zheng straightened his back, with a disdainful sneer on his lips.
Although he ranked lower than Zheng Wangfeng, his father was better than Magistrate Zheng, so in this competition, he still won.
"Brother Cheng's cheating was just a misunderstanding." Qian Hui continued, "At first, Brother Zheng and I wanted to recruit Brother Cheng to join the gang. Brother Cheng only read the books of sages, so of course he would not be with us. In a fit of rage, Brother Zheng set up a cheating show, and that's why Brother Cheng was expelled."
"This matter has been personally investigated by the county magistrate, and Brother Cheng has been cleared. Brother Cheng has a noble character, and now he has won the first place in the first examination of the college. This is Brother Cheng's true ability."
"I have never officially apologized to Brother Cheng since that incident happened half a year ago. Today, literati from all walks of life are here. Please bear witness to me."
Qian Hui walked up to Cheng Zhao, bent down with a very humble attitude, "I was naive and ignorant, and did such ridiculous and generous things, which almost ruined Brother Cheng's future. I hereby sincerely apologize to Brother Cheng, and ask Brother Cheng to forgive me. .”
At this moment, Shen Zheng looked at Qian Hui with admiration.
This kid, in order to truly enter their circle, went so far as to apologize in public in public. He was able to bend and stretch, and he was no longer the stupid young Qian Hui he was six months ago.
Cheng Zhao was not a careless person. He held Qian Hui's arm and said in a gentle voice: "That incident has passed and I have long forgotten it. You don't have to worry about it anymore."
"Brother Qian has finished apologizing. Is it now Brother Zheng's turn?" Shen Zheng said with a smile, "You two were colluding at the beginning."
Zheng Wangfeng's face was ashen.
Apologizing in public means admitting that you have done something vile.
Qian Hui is the son of a businessman, so it's okay to have a bad reputation, but he is the hope of the Zheng family. If he wants to pursue an official career in the future, how can he let himself be stained by this stain.
He took a deep breath and softened his tone: "That matter has nothing to do with me. Brother Qian, please don't talk nonsense..."
Qian Hui was furious. He had admitted his mistake in public. How could Zheng Wangfeng escape unscathed?
He was about to open his mouth to condemn.
Several new followers came over behind Zheng Wangfeng.
"Brother Qian, it's a good thing for you to admit your mistake in public and apologize, but don't drag others into trouble."
"Brother Zheng is not someone who tries to frame others. Don't accuse good people unjustly."
"He is just a mad dog that bites randomly. Brother Zheng, please don't pick a fight with him. Let's go back and celebrate."
"Brother Zheng is in second place. We really should celebrate."
Seven or eight people surrounded Zheng Wangfeng and walked away.
"What the hell!" Qian Hui waved his fist, "It was clearly him who instigated me in the first place, otherwise how could I have..."
"Now you know how insidious this kid Zheng Wangfeng is, right?" Shen Zheng patted Qian Hui on the shoulder, "Suffering a loss is a blessing. It allows you to recognize someone clearly. Don't worry, Brother Cheng and I will never do anything behind your back. knife."
Qian Hui was immediately moved: "That guy Zheng Wangfeng is only in second place, but he actually has the nerve to celebrate. Brother Cheng, you are number one on the list. Come on, I'll buy you a drink. If you're okay, everyone can come and join in the fun."
Many people around wanted to get close to Cheng Zhao, so there was no reason not to agree, so they responded immediately.
Cheng Zhao waved his hand: "The second exam is coming soon. I have to go back to study, so I won't join in the fun. Please help yourself."
If the protagonist doesn't go, what's the point of gathering with other people, so we have to leave.
Shen Zheng was also thinking about the second exam and suddenly became worried. He would get 300 places in the first exam and 100 places in the second exam. In other words, the entire Huzhou would only produce 100 talents, and he This time he was ranked 180th. Even if he performed exceptionally well in the second exam, he would not be among the top 100.
"Brother Shen, relax," Qian Hui said carelessly, "I didn't get on the list in the first round. What does it matter? We will be a good guy again in the next college exam."
"Go, go, go ahead." Shen Zheng waved Qian Hui away, jogged two steps, and grabbed Cheng Zhao's shoulders, "Brother Cheng, you must help me. If I fail, I will have to go to school next year." It's too embarrassing to take the exam together with Sidan Yuzhan and these two boys. Brother Cheng, we are good brothers who have slept in the same bed. You can't just ignore death..."
Cheng Zhao said as he walked: "Do you still remember the questions of the first exam?"
Shen Zheng nodded: "It's only been two days, of course I remember."
"Compared with previous years, this exam has one of the biggest highlights, which is that the proportion of arithmetic has been increased." Cheng Zhao said quietly, "There used to be only one question, but this year, there are three major questions. I guess the second exam should It will continue the style of the first session, and there will still be at least three questions in arithmetic.”
Shen Zheng's face showed ecstasy.
Arithmetic problem!
He was at Aunt Zhao's house and had contact with her almost every day.
The main reason is that Zhao Ergou is interested in this aspect, and Cheng Zhao also likes to study, so he always pulls him over to attend lectures together.
He was very easy to solve the questions in the first exam, which were much easier than those asked by Aunt Zhao.
"Brother Cheng, I suddenly feel confident." Shen Zheng grinned, "If I become a scholar, we will take the provincial examination together in August."
Cheng Zhao said truthfully: "If you are selected as a scholar, it can only be said that you are lucky. Forcibly participating in the provincial examination may undermine your self-confidence."
The provincial examination is held once every three years. This time it happened to be in August this year. He was bound to take part in the provincial examination.
However, he is not very sure. After all, the provincial examination involves outstanding students from the entire provincial capital competing for a small number of admission places. He does not know where he ranks among these people, so he will try his best.
But Shen Zheng's foundation is too weak, so there is no need to wade into this muddy water.
