In Shangjun Courtyard, Jing Fu and Wei Zhang were paying for the tickets. Wei Zhang didn't know that his son was also involved in gambling, so he comforted Jing Fu all the way.

Niu Diao heard that Jing Gao actually gambled his life in order to save face for the banished immortal. He was immediately in awe of him and gave him a 88% discount on the spot.

Jing Fu was very grateful, and then went into Shang Jun's courtyard with a mournful face to find Li Shui.

Li Shui was chatting with Li Xin. The person they talked to the most was Li Xin's nephew Li Ji. After all, Li Ji had eaten as much as three people by himself in the past ten days, so he had already attracted attention.

Li Shui was not afraid of being starved, but he was very interested in this guy. After all, people who eat more often have stronger strength. He planned to train this guy scientifically, and maybe he could become a fierce general.

maybe.

According to Li Shui's idea, it would be better to meet Li Ji immediately, but Li Xin said that Li Ji had gone to take the imperial examination.

Li Shui was a little helpless: "I've heard about his level a long time ago. He doesn't know half of the characters, half of the characters he knows can't be written, and half of the words that can be written are wrong. Brother Li,

Wouldn't it be embarrassing if you asked him to take the imperial examination?"

Li Xin chuckled: "It doesn't matter, he has studied in Shangjun Courtyard for so long, he should have gained something."

Li Shui rolled his eyes: "Are you still pretending in front of me? Is he here to study? He's obviously here to cheat on you with food and drink."

While the two were talking, Jing Fu arrived. As soon as he saw Li Shui, he fell to the ground and cried bitterly. Wei Zhang next to him also sighed repeatedly and said with a sad face: "Exiled Immortal, something big has happened. I'll discuss it."

Junbieyuan, I’m afraid we will lose a talented person.”

Li Shui was shocked: "Talent?"

What was the most valuable thing in the pre-Qin Dynasty? Of course it was talent. So Li Shui asked nervously: "What happened?"

Wei Zhang told what happened. After hearing this, Li Shui breathed a sigh of relief: "It turned out to be a gamble. I thought something happened to the craftsman in Shangjun Courtyard."

Jing Fu almost vomited blood: Damn it, is this still human talk? My son’s life is not as important as the life of a pariah?

However, he did not dare to say this. He could only say with a sad face: "I am banished to the immortal. My son is diligent and studious, and he is the pillar of the country."

Li Shui comforted him and said, "Don't worry. Isn't Jing Gao living a good life? He is very good and has a lot of backbone when he bets with others. I really admire him. Didn't I often bet with others in the past?"

? It seems like this kid has my style."

Old Jing Fu burst into tears: "You are an immortal, and if you bet with others, you are sure to win. But I am a mortal child. Once I lose, I will be killed. I am already old, but this is the only one I have."

Son, if something happens to him, how can I live..."

Jing Fu was crying there, and Li Shui said unhappily: "How do you know that he will definitely lose? Do you have any objections to my education methods? You can't trust me?"

Jing Fu had nothing to say. Yes, he did not trust Li Shui, but he dared to say this?

He could only change his perspective and said pitifully: "Yes, I was once confused for a while and had contacts with some rebels in the south, but I have changed my mind. Please save me."

Li Shui crossed his arms and said: "In the past, when I first arrived in Xianyang City, there was a young eunuch named Ji Ming. The two of us worked together and cured Master Fu Yao. Originally, he had a share of this wonderful achievement."

"But he didn't trust me. At the critical moment, he attacked me, accused me, exposed me, and falsely accused me. In the end, the truth came out. Not only did Ji Ming get no credit, but he became worse and worse as he got worse."

"Jing Fu, there is an opportunity in front of you now. Your son gambled his life for my face. If he wins, he will be my guest. Now you are going to destroy his rapid rise with your own hands.

A good opportunity?"

Jing Fu's face was full of bitterness. He naturally knew that if he won this matter, he would definitely be rewarded by being banished to immortality. But... there was no hope of winning.

Wei Zhang patted Jing Fu on the shoulder and said, "Brother Jing, if you care, you will be confused. You are so talented that you are banished to an immortal. Why should you be worried?"

Wei Zhang smiled at Li Shui again and said, "Don't worry about banishing the immortal. Brother Jing is just anxious and has no intention of distrusting the banished immortal."

Li Shui nodded.

Jing Fu still wanted to speak, but Wei Zhang pushed and pushed him out.

Li Xin asked Li Shui curiously: "Are you so confident?"

Li Shui said: "This is the first imperial examination since the beginning of the world. I haven't even seen the test questions. Where can I get the confidence?"

Li Xin was even more puzzled: "Then didn't you harm Jing Gao?"

Li Shui spread his hands: "If he loses, it won't be too late to plead for mercy. With my reputation, can I still watch him die? Xiong Pu, a powerful son of Guandong, dares to kill my people? Lend him a few

He doesn’t have the guts to do anything.”

Li Xin asked curiously: "Then why didn't you tell Jing Fu directly?"

Li Shui said: "Jing Fu was originally a member of Xiang Liang. He surrendered after I found out. I have to give him a try."

Li Xin nodded in agreement.

Outside the Shangjun Courtyard, Wei Zhang was comforting the crying Jing Fu: "Don't worry, when has such a great ability to banish an immortal ever suffered a loss? If Jing Gao was really going to die, wouldn't he lose face? Don't worry, Jing Gao.

If you tell me, nothing will happen."

Jing Fu touched his heart: "My heart is empty now. The son I have raised for more than ten years is suddenly uncertain about his life or death. I..."

As he said this, Jing Fu started crying again.

At this time, a craftsman ran from the direction of Xianyang City. After seeing Wei Zhang, he said, "Master Wei, are you here? Don't you know? The bet has been raised again. This time

, your son Wei Tong also participated. If he wins, two people on Xiong Pi’s side will die. If he loses... Bah, how can someone from Shang Jun’s Courtyard lose?"

The craftsman hurriedly returned to Shangjun Courtyard to report the news.

But Wei Zhang's legs went weak and he collapsed to the ground.

He touched his heart and suddenly burst into tears: "My heart is empty now. The son I have raised for more than ten years is suddenly uncertain about his life or death. I..."

Jing Fu patted him on the shoulder and comforted him: "Brother Wei, don't worry, you are so capable of banishing an immortal..."

As he spoke, Jing Fu also choked up, so the two of them sat on the ground and started crying.

…………

In the palace, a group of people were reviewing papers.

The people who graded the papers were not Zhou Qingchen and his group of question makers. After they finished setting the questions, they listed the standard answers and handed them over to a group of literate clerks.

This group of low-ranking officials were all summoned to the palace at short notice. No one could have imagined that they would become graders. Therefore, the possibility of accepting bribes was eliminated.

According to Li Shui's suggestion, the test paper adopts the anonymous method. The name is covered up, so no one knows whose paper it is.

Now these petty officials only need to compare the correct answers and judge the papers.

The fill-in-the-blank questions are very simple, right is right and wrong is wrong. As for the question about the speeches of ancient sages and sages, there are also points. Even if the sentences are smooth and reasonable, even if there are no points, they will be singled out for the question.

people research.

Because this question tests not only the understanding of the sages' speeches, but also the ability to choose words, form sentences, and write articles. What's more, there is not necessarily only one way to interpret the thoughts of the saints. If anyone has a unique idea, it will not

Calculate the crime.

In the middle of marking the papers, Ying Zheng came to inspect. He watched for a while and sighed: "How did Huai Guzi come up with this method? It's really incredible."

Zhou Qingchen said with a smile beside him: "So the banished immortal is a person in heaven. But it takes a wise monarch like your majesty to allow the banished immortal to use his intelligence and talents."

Everyone else was speechless. Zhou Qingchen's flattering skills were really top-notch.

However, His Majesty liked this very much and nodded with satisfaction.

At this time, Chunyu Yue arrived. After seeing Ying Zheng, he sighed and said, "Your Majesty, I didn't intend to say it originally, but I'm afraid that if I don't correct it in time, Master Fu Yao will go astray."

Ying Zheng asked curiously: "What?"

Chunyu Yue said: "Today at the entrance of the examination room, Mr. Fu Yao bet with others."

Fusu originally planned to stop this matter, but Chunyu Yue stopped him. Fusu and Fu Yao were in a competitive relationship, so it was inappropriate for Fu Yao to personally intervene.

Therefore, Chunyu Yue went to find Ying Zheng on his own after the exam in the morning. It would be best if he could attack Huaiguzi and Fu Yao. Even if he couldn't attack him, it would be fine with Mr. Fusu.

Sure enough, after hearing this, Ying Zheng was shocked and shouted: "He actually bets his life with others? How ridiculous."

Ying Zheng is not worried about Fu Yao's death. He is the emperor and will never let his son die. However, if he really loses, he will step in to save Fu Yao, which would be too embarrassing.

Chunyu Yue bowed and said, "Master Fu Yao, I didn't do it myself. Instead, I asked Jing Sui's son Jing Gao to bet with Xiong Da's son Xiong Pei."

After Ying Zheng heard this, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief and asked calmly: "Why are they gambling with their lives?"

Chun Yuyue said: "Just because Xiong Pei said a few words at the door about banishing immortals, they got into a fight. In the end, both parties agreed that if someone from Shangjun Courtyard can get into the top ten, it will be considered a winner."

Ying Zheng nodded and said with a smile: "Betting on your life can stimulate your fighting spirit."

Chunyu Yue was a little confused: "That's not what you said just now."

He coughed dryly and said: "After the first test, the two groups met again at the door. This time, Mr. Fu Yao made the decision. The bet was doubled, and one person was added to the family."

"The old minister thought that Mr. Fu Yao spent all his time hanging out with the banished immortals. He didn't learn the rest of his skills. He learned a lot about his ability to act recklessly and recklessly. The old minister suggested that Mr. Fu Yao be given another master.

"

Ying Zheng said calmly: "Is this necessary?"

Chunyu Yue said in a low voice: "If things continue like this, Master Fu Yao will inevitably be stupid and violent, which will not be a good thing for himself or the country."

Ying Zheng said calmly: "If he is completely sure, it doesn't mean he is reckless and acts recklessly."

Chunyu Yue smiled bitterly.

Ying Zheng added: "If after the results come out, more than three people from Shangjun Courtyard enter the top ten, it means that Fu Yao is confident. By then, his master will not need to be changed."

When Chunyu Yue heard this, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief. He had already thought that it was impossible for people from Shangjun Courtyard to pass the top ten exams. Therefore, this time he could take the opportunity to separate Huaiguzi and Fuyao.
Chapter completed!