When Zhang Dongxiang spoke, everyone naturally put their hearts back in their stomachs.
For the rural examinations held every three years, although the Gongyuan was in the capital, not all the examiners were officials from the capital, but a considerable proportion of them were local officials sent from abroad.
These measures are naturally intended to avoid fraud as much as possible. When local officials come to Beijing, they also take this opportunity to build relationships with other officials.
However, after staying in the local area for a long time, although many officials can be regarded as conscientious in their duties, they rarely suffer from the hardships of life, especially manual labor.
The important task of being a Gongyuan examiner made everyone feel extremely tired.
So being able to have a good meal makes me feel pretty good.
Everyone sat down, and after Zhang Dongxiang moved his chopsticks first, they no longer felt restrained and began to eat happily while chatting.
The content of the chat is mainly about the performance of today's candidates in the examination room.
By the way, I recalled my glorious days.
Regardless of official position, bragging is always a must-have for older men in the universe.
Although Fang Zhengyi was hungry, he was not in a hurry to eat. With a faint smile on his face, he walked back and forth between several tables with a wine bottle and poured wine for others.
Although the atmosphere was good, the examiners still declined.
It’s okay to eat vegetables, but absolutely not to drink alcohol!
Fang Zhengyi didn't care. He replaced the wine bottle with chopsticks and went around picking up food for others.
If you see someone eating slowly, give them a chopstick!
The examiners had a lot of favorable impressions of Fang Zhengyi, especially the local officials with lower official positions than him, who felt flattered.
Everyone knows that Lord Fang is a capable minister, but some people say that this person is arrogant and domineering in the court.
The emperor and prince had deep trust in him, and Eunuch Guo called him brother and sister, as well as his uncle... It is normal for him to be arrogant and domineering at such a young age! It would be abnormal not to be domineering!
Huh? But when I saw it today...it was different!
But Zhang Dongxiang at the dinner table didn't see it that way, and kept looking at him suspiciously.
There must be something wrong with this guy being so attentive!
But is there any problem... I can't figure it out, I can't figure it out!
Fang Zhengyi got tired of picking up several rounds of dishes in a row. He sat down next to Zhang Dongxiang and started eating. From time to time, he would pour himself two cups of wine and slurp loudly, as if he was afraid that others wouldn't hear!
Zhang Dongxiang advised: "Master Fang, you can just drink two drinks, don't affect the business!"
"It doesn't matter. Thank you Mr. Zhang. I have a large capacity for drinking. I won't get drunk even if I drink a thousand cups! It won't affect anything!" As he said that, Fang Zhengyi poured himself another glass and started to sip it.
Seeing that he didn't pay attention to the examiner's duties at all, Zhang Dongxiang snorted coldly and said in a low voice: "Although I don't know what your plans are, but you show your courtesy for nothing, and you are either committing adultery or stealing!"
"I'm warning you...the imperial examination is no child's play! If something goes wrong, don't blame me for being merciless!"
Yo? You're still in high spirits!
Fang Zheng raised his eyebrows and laughed softly: "Third uncle, you have misunderstood!"
"How can we, who are all serious people, fool around in the imperial examination? I heard from people outside that you like to eat good food on weekdays. If you don't eat a meal, you will feel uncomfortable! I specially prepared this!"
When did I say I wanted to eat something good? How dare someone talk nonsense behind my back!
Have you offended anyone recently?
Zhang Dongxiang looked strange and frowned: "Who said that! I'll go find him!"
"Yes, who said that? I heard it!" Fang Zheng hurriedly persuaded: "Oh, okay, third uncle, look at this, don't you eat this dish too? This little guy is snitching, what do you want me to say?"
"Stop arguing with me, who is your third uncle!"
Zhang Dongxiang put down his bowl and chopsticks angrily and didn't even bother to eat. He was thinking about which bastard was behind his back?
When the examiner sitting next to Fang Zheng saw that he had finished chatting with Zhang Dongxiang, he couldn't help but pick up his tea cup and said to him: "Master Fang, I am the next official, Cen Wense!"
Cen Wense? Never heard of this guy!
Fang Zheng glanced at him curiously, and Cen Wense explained: "The official is not in the capital, but is a government official from the local area!"
"Oh oh oh, I've admired you for a long time!!" Fang Zheng raised the wine cup to signal him and drank directly.
Seeing him giving face like this, Cen Wense's face suddenly felt bright, and his voice couldn't help but become louder.
"I heard that Mr. Fang is known as the Master of Fragmented Ci in Beijing. Today I saw that he is truly worthy of his reputation!"
"I'll tell you the truth, Mr. Fang. I've always been obsessed with this poem. The five words Mr. Fang just made are truly sincere and admirable!"
As he spoke, Cen Wense stood up and chanted loudly: "It's noon on the day of hoeing, and the sweat drops..."
Fang Zhengyi looked at Cen Wense with horror on his face.
There's something wrong with you!
damn it! What I was worried about has indeed come true, so I shouldn't recite poems so rudely! After a while, this kid had to ask himself, how can this be done?
The side effects of copying poetry are too damn big!
After reciting a poem to express sympathy for the peasants, Fang Zhengyi did not need to guide the examiners this time, and another round of applause naturally broke out.
Cen Wense raised his tea cup and said loudly: "Although there is no wine tonight, there must be no poetry! Mr. Fang deserves to be a master! Although this poem came out casually, it is simple and natural, with true feelings and sincere heart for the people, which is enough. It can be called the best in poetry!"
"I am deeply impressed by this official! I wonder if I can ask Mr. Fang to explain it and give you some pointers on the art of poetry. Wouldn't it be beautiful to use poetry instead of wine?!"
As soon as Cen Wense finished speaking, everyone immediately started to boo.
Everyone knows about the Master of Can Ci! I have already shown my hand today, I should show my hand again while everyone is happy!
All of us here are advanced scholars, and it can be said that no one is not interested in poetry.
Fang Zhengyi's reputation as a saint naturally aroused everyone's expectations, and even Zhang Dongxiang began to take it seriously.
Cen Wense was still standing raising his glass, lowering his head and smiling, waiting for Fang Zhengyi's response. I am also quite proud of myself. Mr. Fang gave me face, so I naturally have to give him enough face!
Today I did a good job with this poem. If he writes a good poem later, wouldn’t it mean that he will be in the limelight?
After establishing this relationship, it will be easier to discuss poetry with him!
"Ah...uh...well..."
"Um..." Fang Zheng muttered, his head swelled up!
Grass! what to do? what to do? Why don't you copy another song yourself? no! Isn’t that the end?
Can you also teach me some poetry? All the dogs in his courtyard are stronger than me...
This bastard’s name is Cen Wense, right? I remember you, just wait for me!
"Master Fang?" Cen Wense asked with concern when he saw no response.
Under the baptism of everyone's gaze, Fang Zheng felt twice as embarrassed.
The brain is working rapidly and the toes are also busy.
He just felt like he was standing naked on the street with a pair of socks being watched by people!
But the more you do this, the less likely you are to have stage fright! Otherwise, if the situation cannot be suppressed later, everything will be in chaos!
After calming down, Fang Zheng calmly placed the wine glass on the table.
Then he stood up and put a hand on Cen Wense's shoulder.
"Arthur please sit down."
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