Qi Yu was still the same as last time. After arriving in Fucheng, he reported to the ceremonial office, filled in his personal information, and got the admission ticket. After everything was settled, he transferred to the apartment.
Hand wipe both doors!
Just as he crossed the threshold of the apartment, the familiar masculine scent hit him again.
Familiar feeling, familiar taste.
The only difference is that the personnel have changed and the formula is different.
Confucius said, "You can go into an abalone house for a long time without smelling the smell..."
Take a deep breath, calm down, and then put on a friendly smile and say a few words.
Even though they don't know each other, they are still in the same class, so polite words should be said.
With just a quick glance, Qi Yu discovered that this subject was very different from the previous ones.
The candidates on the bed were old and young, and there were even some gray-haired old boys.
They are bright and poor, just for fame.
well! These people have worked tirelessly to take exams all their lives, but now they have not even been admitted as a scholar. It is sad to think about it.
However, this also sounded a warning to Qi Yu. Among the candidates for the college examination were not only fresh graduates like himself, but also repeaters who had experienced many battles. You can imagine how fierce the competition was.
Tsk tsk, you actually became Hina?
You have to admit it even if you don’t admit it, facts speak louder than words.
Whether in terms of knowledge or experience, these old guys are better than new students like myself. If they want to stand out, they must work harder.
It’s not easy!
The imperial examination is more like a retrograde mountain road. As you continue to move forward, the resistance will gradually increase.
It is obvious that the level of competitors is getting higher and higher.
If you want to step on their heads, you must take solid steps, and knowledge is the confidence.
Back to business.
After Qi Yu settled in, he ate something, took a shower, put on a simple and elegant robe, and left the apartment.
I need to visit Meng Lanshan first.
Mr. Wenzhu can be regarded as half of his teacher, so he naturally has to pay a visit to Fucheng, otherwise it would be rude.
Although He Shun, the steward of the Meng Mansion, was responsible for rescuing Liu Jincheng last time, this kindness must be recorded on the husband's head.
In addition, he not only taught me his knowledge, but also cured his mother's eye disease. The so-called help from a noble person is nothing more than that, right?
For this reason, Qi Yu specially bought some souvenirs. Although they were not worth much, they could still express their feelings.
When I arrived at the Meng Mansion, I sent my greetings first. The concierge also said that it was a coincidence that my husband happened to be at home.
So he entered the mansion.
The peach trees in the yard are still green, but now they have produced fruit, and the fruity fragrance is faint.
Meng Lanshan still looked indifferent and carefree. At this time, he was concentrating on preparing a few medicinal ingredients. When he saw Qi Yu come in, he put down what he was doing and invited him to sit on the stone table in the yard. Sit down and watch tea.
Qi Yu first saw the ceremony, thanked him for curing his mother's eye disease, and expressed his gratitude for saving Liu Jincheng, and then sat down sideways.
Meng Lanshan smiled happily: "It's just a little effort."
"The trivial matter that Mr. Sir said is a big deal to Shaocheng. Shaocheng feels it deeply and will definitely bear it in his heart!" Qi Yu said piously.
Meng Lanshan raised his hand and said, "Haha, it doesn't have to be like this, just sit down."
The maid served tea and the two started chatting.
"I have benefited a lot from my teacher's teachings, and my life has reached a new level." Qi Yu said sincerely.
"The road is long and long. I will search up and down. People should live to learn and study things to gain knowledge." Meng Lanshan paused and then said: "Young people are full of vigor and like to show off the mountains and dews, but they I don’t know that any beautiful tree in the forest will be destroyed by the wind, so you should pay more attention to it in the future.”
Qi Yu was startled and felt a little confused. How could he show off?
However, Meng Lanshan didn't say anything more about this, and seemed to stop there.
After that, we talked about the upcoming college examination.
Meng Lanshan said: "I thought you would choose to settle down for a period of time after becoming a child student, but I didn't expect that you would choose to take the exam now."
"One big effort, then another failure, three times exhaustion. I have suffered losses in this area before I was born, so I want to strike while the iron is hot and win this subject in one fell swoop." Qi Yu thought of the original master and felt quite emotional.
"That's okay, but I wonder if your literary talent can keep up." Meng Lanshan thought for a while and asked, "How are you reading the "Dengke Collection" I gave you now?"
"The student has read it carefully several times. I can only gain some insights. There are still many places where I still cannot understand the true meaning." Qi Yu answered honestly.
This book is a collection of the Grand Ceremony of the Imperial College. It is an advanced textbook. Qi Yu is still a child. This is like a primary school student studying for a postdoctoral thesis. It is strange that it is not strenuous.
The most important thing is that I lack the guidance of a famous teacher and rely solely on my own verbal comprehension. I can't get up to speed even if I want to.
"It's hard for you!" Meng Lanshan was not surprised at all. Instead, he smiled and said: "Generally speaking, the Tongsheng Keke and the Xiucai Keke emphasize poetry and not the classics. However, when it comes to the Juren Keke, Gongshi Ke and Jinshi Ke The science is the other way around, that is, it emphasizes the meaning of classics and neglects poetry, so you will find it difficult to read."
I see!
In layman's terms, the former test is about rote memorization, while the latter test is about comprehension.
This transformation requires sufficient knowledge to be effortless.
And the four books are still the focus!
There is a famous saying that half of the Analects can rule the world. I thought this statement was a bit exaggerated before, but now I think it is still very well-founded.
The more you delve deeper into knowledge, the more superficial you feel.
This is the meaning of scripture.
Meng Lanshan warned again: "You have to remember, read more, think more, and things will naturally settle over time."
"Yes! The student noted it down."
Later, Meng Lanshan asked him some questions, and Qi Yu also gave his own answers. The old man clearly pointed out what was right and corrected what was wrong, and Qi Yu also benefited a lot.
"By the way, the examiner of the college examination has changed. He is no longer Magistrate Zhao." Meng Lanshan reminded.
Qi Yu was startled: "Why is this?"
"There was a locust plague in Yongchuan Mansion, followed by the chaos caused by the Imperial Worship Cult. It can be said to be a troubled time. Today, there is an order from the emperor to order him to go north to the Holy Land to defend himself for this matter." Meng Lanshan sighed.
"This is a natural disaster and a man-made disaster. It's not his fault!" Qi Yu said.
Meng Lanshan smiled calmly: "He is already very lucky. Dali Temple did not make things difficult for him. The prognosis... may not be bad."
Could it be that the old gentleman's son was secretly helping?
If this is the case, then the personal relationship between the Meng and Zhao families should be pretty good.
Qi Yu thought for a moment and said, "With Mr. Zhao leaving, wouldn't Yongchuan Mansion lose a decisive person?"
"Haha, after the prefect is gone, don't we still have colleagues? No matter who is missing from a place, Yongchuan Mansion will still be Yongchuan Mansion." Meng Lanshan paused and then said: "By the way, that Yu Hai has some abilities, I I guess he will climb up in the future, and maybe he will thank you in the future.”
"Thank me?" Qi Yu asked curiously.
"Yes! He cleverly solved the food shortage by making something out of nothing. He is indeed an official who can use his brain. Later, he obtained more food through a paid donation, which was of great help in disaster relief! Because of this, Not only did he avoid the oversight, he also won the praise of the officials, haha, there is hope for promotion!"
Qi Yu was still confused and didn't understand why Yu Hai wanted to thank him.
"The so-called paid donations are just exchanging some calligraphy and paintings for food. I heard that you were the one signed on those paintings. Do you think he should thank you?" Meng Lanshan said with a smile.
Qi Yu hurriedly said: "Those calligraphy and paintings were indeed made by me, but I didn't take any money from them. I treated them as a small contribution to disaster relief."
"Well, not bad!" Meng Lanshan smiled happily, and then said: "You can be considered a celebrity now."
Be famous?
Qi Yu was shocked and speechless for a moment.
Meng Lanshan sighed: "I just said that if a tree is as beautiful as the forest wind, it will be destroyed. This is not an alarmist statement. There is an undercurrent surging in Yongchuan Mansion, and there is also a big trouble lurking in it. You show the appearance but don't see it. It’s a good thing to get it.”
"This..." Qi Yucheng became frightened.
"Oh! You don't have to be afraid. We will find out after the situation stabilizes." Meng Lanshan sighed.
Is the situation stable?
Now that the chaos has been eliminated, where is the instability?
And there is that big trouble, what is it?
Qi Yu was about to ask more questions, but his husband interrupted: "Don't be distracted by these things. The correct answer is to concentrate on doing your college exams well. I heard that after Governor Zhao left, the provincial chief envoy came from a certain place. The academy has transferred a new examiner, and this one’s philosophy is roughly similar to Mr. Zhao’s, do you understand?”
"I understand!" Qi Yu said happily.
Meng Lanshan didn't mention the current situation again, and Qi Yu couldn't ask any more questions.
However, a big matter of this level was not something that a child like him could worry about, and it didn't matter whether he asked or not.
Just remember your husband's advice.
Vaguely, Qi Yu even felt that Meng Lanshan seemed to be taking too much care of him. Could there be some reason for this?
However, this thought only flashed for a moment, and then was erased. I am more innocent than that green onion, and it is of little value even if I want to be used!
After leaving the Meng Mansion, Qi Yu returned towards the apartment.
This trip can be said to be a huge harvest!
Especially in terms of knowledge, Mr. Wenzhu's few words of advice gave me a sudden enlightenment. In terms of life, there is a sense of continuous evolution.
In addition, Meng Lanshan also elaborated on the imperial examination after the college examination, which was like a beacon in the darkness, pointing out the direction for his own imperial examination.
If you have a direction, you won't get lost, and you will know where to direct your energy.
"What a wonderful day!"
Qi Yu sighed while walking happily, feeling as if he had eaten honey.
However, before I had gone very far, I felt a soreness in my teeth.
Um?
Relying on some sixth sense, Qi Yu turned around and saw Yin Jun arriving in a dusty carriage.
"Is it you? Humph!"
"Qi Yu, don't leave yet, I have something to ask you!"
