The dust of the general examination has settled, and those who failed have gone home; those who have passed the examination have begun to calm down and prepare for the palace examination to be held next month.

The imperial examination is very important, related to official career promotion, and the main test is about current policy issues, not official documents.

The Holy Father himself set the questions, and then asked the students to answer them. Although the Holy Spirit may not appear in person, such a format already represents the Holy Grace.

Chen Youniao did not review the scriptures. His daily homework consisted of practicing swordsmanship and occasionally drawing some talismans.

I obtained high-quality talisman paper materials from Senior Brother Chiyang, which are just used to draw talismans, just in case of emergencies.

While drawing the talisman, he felt an obvious difference: since being named on the gold list, the pressure on Yuanshen has been reduced a lot, and there is no longer the same pressure as when he first entered Beijing.

This is exactly the role of imperial examination fame.

If the Taoist spirit and the humane imperial power are in opposition, then after obtaining high-level imperial examinations, when the humane imperial power comes to suppress them, they will find that they are "one of their own" and thus ignore the past.

Quite interesting.

Chen Youniao did not deceive the imperial power of humanity, he gained his fame through actual examination.

Originally, there was a conflict between the characteristics of the imperial examinations and Taoism, but due to the existence of "Wen Xin Diao Long", the two were neutralized and a certain balance was achieved.

This situation is very special and rare.

Therefore, the high-level officials of Daoting paid attention to the idea of ​​developing Chen Youniao as an undercover agent, not an ordinary spy, but a chess piece that should be buried deeply.

But Chen Youniao was not willing to be a chess piece. From the beginning to the end, all he wanted to do was break the game.

I practiced swordsmanship, drew talismans, and wrote several poems with strong literary style.

Imperial examinations were the mainstream, and poetry was a niche. However, in recent years, with the prosperity of the dynasty, poetry has gradually become more popular.

Poetry clubs and literary societies have sprung up like mushrooms after a rain, and discussions about poetry and lyrics have become more popular.

Back when he was in Haidai County, Master Meng wanted Chen Youniao to take this path, stand out in the literary world, and become a great poet.

However, Chen Youniao is self-aware. He is a "used person" and does not have universal applicability. Moreover, the reason why his poetry and ink are loved by Hu Ning Huamei and others is that the meaning and artistic conception of the words are secondary. The key is

Is there any literary spirit contained in the words?

Wenqi, for Chen Youniao, is a controllable factor.

The few paintings I am writing now are intended as gifts in return for Hu Ning. When dealing with favors, you should never take advantage of them.

However, he didn't know where Hu Ning's family was, so he sent Lao Tan out to inquire about it, but he couldn't find it, but he came back after hearing a lot of news.

For example, not long ago, envoys from the two major vassal states came to Beijing to discuss peace...

For example, there are many strange things happening in the city, as well as various nursery rhymes and prophecies.

Chen Youniao had a keen sense and immediately captured the mystery: someone did not want the two vassals to negotiate peace with the imperial court and wanted to provoke a war.

War is never an elegant thing.

Chen Youniao immediately remembered the folk discussions he heard in Luyun County. In fact, many people there did not want to start a war, for fear that Chiyu would be harmed.

All in all, there are too many aspects involved.

He then thought that Qi Jianxia, ​​Chi Yangsheng and others had come to the capital, what a great occasion.

Those nursery rhymes and prophecies are just an appetizer, and big things will definitely happen later.

“I really caught up with everything!”

Chen Youniao sighed.

"gentlemen!"

Lao Qin strode over.

Chen Youniao asked: "But did you find out?"

Lao Qin shook his head: "No, I can't enter the imperial city. But outside, I met Guo Juzi's master and servant again."

"Oh, they haven't left the capital yet?"

Chen Youniao felt strange.

Lao Tan curled his lips and said, "Maybe they don't have to pay for travel anymore. When I saw them, they were already living on the streets, unkempt and unkempt. They were no better than beggars."

Now Chen Youniao was really surprised: "After all, he is also a civil servant, why is he like this?"

Lao Tan: "..."

But he thought it was normal. This was the capital city, so what was the point of just one person being promoted? Not to mention Guo Yuanming, he was a swordsman who had no way to make a living, had no livelihood, and had been hungry for several days.

Lao Qin added: "I heard them asking about you, sir. Maybe they wanted to ask for help. But I didn't show up. I will come back first to report and ask you to make your decision."

Chen Youniao pondered for a moment: "After all, we met him and had some food and drinks with him, so let's invite him over."

"good."

Lao Qin went out as ordered, and after about half a quarter of an hour, he came back with Guo Yuanming and Ah Fu.

Seeing Chen Youniao, Guo Yuanming seemed to have seen a savior. He knelt down on the ground and cried: "Brother Chen!"

Chen Youniao supported him: "Brother Guo, why do you need to perform such a great gift?"

Guo Yuanming choked and said, "I'm ashamed."

I couldn't bear to look back on these past few days, when I was living in abject poverty and being ridiculed, and I deeply understood the meaning of "it's not easy to live in the capital".

Seeing his embarrassed appearance, Chen Youniao didn't hesitate to ask more questions. In fact, he could guess that the fame of raising a son may be useful in the local area, but in the capital, it is really not a success. If there is no support from relatives and friends, and he lacks the skills to make a living,

From a child to a beggar, it only took a few hungry meals.

So he asked: "Brother Guo, what are your plans?"

When he first came out, Guo Yuanming was still concerned about face, and he had already made a plan in his mind on how to borrow money when facing Chen Youniao. However, when he couldn't find anyone for several days in a row, couldn't get a meal, or even couldn't

After not picking up things to satisfy my hunger, all sense of shame and dignity were forgotten: "Brother Chen, to be honest, I'm at my wits end and I just ask you to help me a little."

Chen Youniao asked again: "You haven't eaten yet."

"I haven't eaten in two days."

Guo Yuanming also spread out and knelt down just now, but half of the reason was because he was hungry and had no strength.

Chen Youniao ordered: "Old Tan, take Guo Juzi and the others out for dinner first."

"OK."

After eating this meal for half an hour, when he came back, Guo Yuanming was obviously energetic and bowed to express his thanks again and again.

Chen Youniao smiled and said, "Last time you invited me to dinner, and now I'm inviting you, it's a courtesy, and there's no need to worry about traveling expenses."

Guo Yuanming's eyes flashed and he seemed to be hesitant to speak.

Chen Youniao saw it and said, "Brother Guo has something to say, just say it."

Guo Yuanming gritted his teeth and said: "Brother Chen is now in high school and is very proud. He only needs to pass the palace examination to become an official of the imperial court and take office."

"so what?"

"I think there may be a shortage of people around Brother Chen, so I boldly ask Brother Chen to take him in as a staff member."

Chen Youniao understood and asked: "You are in your prime, don't you plan to continue taking the exam?"

Guo Yuanming replied: "The next general examination will be in three years. By following Brother Chen, I can not only study, but also increase my knowledge."

He was indeed shameless to go home in despair; and being a staff member did not conflict with the next session of the conference, and it might be of great help; most importantly, he was very optimistic about Chen Youniao's potential and future.

A staff member is also a good choice, at least you can make some friends.

This idea suddenly came to me while eating just now.

The reason why I chose to express my stance before the palace examination was also to show my loyalty to follow. After all, there is a risk of "joining the Jinshi" in the palace examination.

Chen Youniao looked at him with a faint smile: "Are you sure you want to be my staff? This position is not easy to sit in."

Guo Yuanming said with emotion: "I will go through fire and water without hesitation."

The old man next to him couldn't help but bulge his eyes: This guy not only came to steal the seat next to Mr., but also took the oath. He is indeed a hateful scholar.

Chen Youniao said: "I do need people. Let's do this. You can stay here first and we will make arrangements after my imperial examination."

"But do as you're told."

After deciding on his title, Guo Yuanming no longer dared to call him "Brother Chen", but "Mr." or "Master" were not appropriate. He had to wait until Chen Youniao officially became an official, and then he would be called "Sir"

right.

There was not enough room in the house, so Chen Youniao directly sent his master and servant Guo Yuanming to stay in a nearby inn.
Chapter completed!