In the next two days, Lu Changsheng spent the whole day in the bookstore reviewing old things and learning new things.
Li Gugua helped send news to Wang Heihou, Zhao Hu and others.
He needs to be prepared.
In front of Li Guanggu, he said that he was the general trend, but there might be another situation, that is, light could not suppress darkness.
If such a thing really happens, then he will become completely invisible and wait for ten to twenty years.
Watch him entertain guests, watch his building collapse!
But, this is a bad idea!
On the third day, Du Meng came to visit as promised, and at a glance he saw the pumpkin girl behind Lu Changsheng, holding two packages in her hands.
"What is Pumpkin Girl doing? She looks like she is moving!"
Lu Changsheng smiled and said: "The scenery of Ruilong River is unique. How can we do it without seeing it a few times?"
This small lantern festival, and even the official lantern festival that will follow, will be held by the Ruilong River. Lu Changsheng plans to live in the Fenghua Restaurant there.
The Fenghua Building has a higher level of background than the Huiying Building. It is said that it was opened by the Zhou family, a noble family.
The Zhou family has an irreversible relationship with the prince Xu Yuan, so even if something goes wrong later, they can still ensure their own safety.
"If you watch it a few more times, there's no need to move." Du Meng was confused.
Then, the three of them arrived at Fenghua Building and rented a room. The environment inside was elegant and the facilities were complete. The area was no smaller than their five-indoor courtyard. There was even a small garden landscape in the middle hall, which was quite elegant, and there were also There is an exclusive study room, which contains many books related to the current imperial examinations, as well as various anecdotes and classical works.
"It's a surprise that there are still books. No wonder the rental is so expensive!"
Lu Changsheng glanced through it briefly, then walked to the small pavilion and opened the window. Not far away, he could see the boats swaying slightly on the Ruilong River and the singing girls dancing.
What a scene of prosperity!
He thought: Starting tonight, this prosperous place will probably start dancing because of one person!
He laughed. He usually had a calm state of mind, but when faced with what was about to happen, he couldn't help but feel a little agitated.
At night, lanterns lit up everywhere, and the bright light could be seen clearly even from an area more than ten miles away.
"Brother Lu, the lantern festival has started, come out quickly!"
Du Meng knocked on the door outside the house, but after a while, a maid came over and said that the owner of the room had gone out.
Du Meng complained in his heart that Lu Changsheng valued sex over friends, and walked out, and soon disappeared into the crowd.
The Lantern Festival was originally a festival for private gatherings of talented scholars and beauties. Later, it gradually evolved into a festival for scholars to display their talents and attract women.
Although the small lantern festival is held in Huiying Building, it is not small in scale. In addition, the merchants on the Ruilong River have warmed up the official lantern festival in advance, so the excitement is not low at all.
Regardless of whether they are successful or unsuccessful scholars, they will basically appear here at this time, especially the library along the river, where people often compete for literary talent and knowledge.
Some so-called talents and reputations come from places like this.
Du Meng walked toward the Fenghua Tower in the middle of the night, exhausted. He remembered that he had just discussed the topic of the imperial examination with a young student, which had aroused applause from all around and attracted the attention of several women. He couldn't help but feel proud.
He thought to himself: When we meet later, I will tell Changsheng about it. I guarantee that he will be extremely envious.
Unexpectedly, as soon as I walked to the door, I suddenly saw a group of people crowded together.
He squeezed several times but failed to get in. He quickly asked the person next to him, "What's going on inside? What happened?"
Looking at the other person, he didn't look like a scholar, so he didn't think much about it.
No, the man said, "Of course I came here to take a look. I heard that there was a man who solved lantern riddles along the river and never failed. So, I came over to have a look and listen to some good lantern riddles. I can try it next time when I open a stall. More questions!”
It turns out that this guy is a stall owner specializing in lantern riddles along the river.
Du Meng shook his head. Although he was quite curious about the people inside, seeing that there were too many people and it was troublesome to squeeze in, he suppressed his curiosity and went back to the house.
The next day, he continued to debate with people in the library. Suddenly, he heard a burst of noise not far away.
Then, a bunch of people rushed that way.
The scholar who was debating with him also changed his expression slightly, and quickly stood up to leave.
"Brother, what are you going to see? Let's go after the debate is over!"
Du Meng said.
His debate is about to come to an end. If the other party gives up, it will definitely be considered a cheat.
Not wanting to, the opponent shook his head and said: "Brother, I'm better at chess, now I'm going to admit defeat!"
Du Meng was stunned for a moment.
Scholars are all somewhat arrogant. If they don't argue to the end, they will definitely not admit defeat, but this person actually did so.
Why?
Just when he was about to ask, he suddenly heard the discussion of several women passing by in a hurry.
"Come over and have a look. Yesterday, the man said he would solve all the lantern riddles along the river in two days, and he did it!"
"Oh my God, is this man's knowledge so amazing?"
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Du Meng felt sad as he looked at the two women who looked like ladies at first sight.
Yesterday, the girl who looked at me a few times seemed to belong to someone else at this moment. She chased after him reluctantly and asked, "Do you ladies know who that person is?"
"The talented man Lu Changsheng!"
A girl said playfully.
Du Meng suddenly opened his mouth wide and repeated in disbelief: "Lu Changsheng?"
"Yes! Lu Changsheng!"
After all, Du Meng still hadn't been able to witness his friend's feat of solving all the lantern riddles along the Ruilong River in two days.
Someone once said that the lantern riddles in Ruilong River can be compared with the stars in the sky.
Although it is an exaggeration, it also proves that there are a large number of Ruilong River lantern riddles.
Some children tried to solve the puzzle, but only half solved it and gave up reluctantly.
Later, this person won the imperial examination and became a high official.
Therefore, this matter has become an impossible task in the minds of many scholars.
However, at this moment, it was completed by a friend he knew!
"Doesn't this mean that my good friend has the talent to raise people?"
When Du Meng saw Lu Changsheng, his eyes were a little dazed, as if he was meeting him for the first time.
In the following time, he overturned his view of Lu Changsheng again and again.
Lu Changsheng followed Li Guanggu, walking step by step throughout every corner of the Ruilong River, defeating one scholar after another on the four subjects of the imperial examination - books, classics, poems, and policy theory.
The original name of the talent has also changed from "the talent to promote people" to "the talent to be the number one scholar!"
Even some of the books and articles left by Juren in many literary libraries were eclipsed by Lu Changsheng's articles!
Whenever he passed by, there were readers who were amazed.
"Those who take the imperial examination today will surely have a place in eternal life!"
Hearing the exclamations around him, Lu Changsheng smiled casually.
A name is both a burden and a talisman.
"I have this name, how do you deal with it!"
He smiled faintly, and the waters of Ruilong River were all in laughter.
On the third day of the Little Lantern Festival, in a deep courtyard of Jixia Academy, the flickering candlelight reflected several figures, towering like peaks.
A figure hurriedly opened the door and told the situation at the Lantern Festival.
"Lu Changsheng? This person actually has such talent? However, the Tongtian Ranking has been divided up, but it cannot be changed rashly!"
"Exactly!"
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The fifth day of the Little Lantern Festival.
The door was pushed open again.
The lights flickered on and off, and the swaying figures were like ghosts.
"What's the matter?"
"It's still Lu Changsheng who is a child!" the visitor said, telling the situation.
"Huh? This person is very talented! Let's go and have a look. If he is willing to join our camp, we can give him a seat on the next Tongtian Ranking!"
On the sixth day, the small lantern festival ends and the official festival begins.
The door was pushed open again.
"Or him?"
"Yes! All the scholars in Ruilonghe say that this boy has the talent to lift people up!"
"The Tongtian Ranking cannot be changed!"
The seventh day, the eighth day...the 10th day.
"All the scholars in Heishan Prefecture say that this son should be a candidate for the imperial examination!"
In the room, there was silence.
After a long time, a voice came out: "I can make room for one person, ranked 98!"
As soon as he finished speaking, another person suddenly walked in and looked at several people without saying a word.
"Tell me! Could it be that Lu Changsheng again?"
"yes!"
"Now, what do you judge him for?"
"With the qualifications to become the number one scholar, he is the leader of this department!" the visitor said in a low voice.
"Ho ho ho~ What a great talent and reputation. Does he really think that we people have no temper? Does he really think that his fame can protect him?"
"ridiculous!"
"Innocent!"
A burst of angry sounds came from all around.
The two people who reported the news were sweating coldly, lowering their heads and not daring to speak.
These people in front of me are definitely important figures in Heishan Mansion, and they can even influence Jinghua Mansion.
He thought to himself: Lu Changsheng is still too greedy. If he didn't do this last resort, he could still be among the 98. Now he has angered several adults and can't get anything out of it.
Unexpectedly, at this moment, a voice sounded outside.
"Qin Ming would like to see you all!"
"What's the matter?"
"Master Xu Yuan has something to say: Sir, please be careful!"
After that, the sound of footsteps was heard, and they left directly.
But the atmosphere in the room suddenly became much more solemn.
"Is this Xu Yuan's attitude?"
"He's warning us not to go too far!"
"what to do?"
"Now is not the time!"
"So—Imenko Kaiyuan?"
Indoors, there was silence for a long time.
After a long time, a voice slowly said: "Lu Changsheng!"
As soon as he finished speaking, another voice continued: "Lu Changsheng!"
"Lu Changsheng!"
"Lu Changsheng!"
"Lu Changsheng!"
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