Time flies, summer is gradually coming to an end, and autumn is approaching.

The autumn harvest has also arrived.

He has been an official for nearly forty years, and the reign title has been changed again and again. However, during his reign, he practiced benevolent government and neglected corvee and low taxes. He has a high prestige in both the government and the public. Although he is old now, he is not as famous as he was when he was young.

, but his kindness and generosity remain the same as before.

It's just that several princes died one after another, which was a big blow to Emperor Jiayou. The ministers in the court often mentioned that the prince was vacant and advised him to adopt virtuous people from the clan to calm people's hearts and stabilize the court.

To rub salt into Emperor Jiayou's wounds, he reminded Emperor Jiayou of the newly deceased prince and those princes who died young.

In addition to being an emperor, Emperor Jiayou was also a father. The emperor was also a human being!

Although he was sad in his heart, Emperor Jiayou had not yet reached the point where he was so immature that his court was corrupted, and he changed from a wise and virtuous king to a cowardly king.

Although in today's world, green forest bandits, water fish thieves and bandits are still emerging one after another, and they are endlessly suppressed, but there are no such fierce bandits and giant bandits that have captured the state capital, hijacked the people, and wreaked havoc on the local area. The world can generally survive.

Although the exploitation of the people by the officials below has never been less, it has become much better than in previous dynasties.

Under the rule of the feudal dynasty, no matter which dynasty or generation it was, the Chinese people were always the easiest to satisfy. Their requirements were just enough to eat and clothe themselves and their families to survive.

Therefore, during the delivery season, people are the happiest time of the year, even happier than the Chinese New Year.

The sense of satisfaction that comes from collecting the grain from the fields with your own hands, going through many processes, hiding it in the barn, and eating the first meal of the newly harvested grain is unparalleled.

The arrival of the autumn harvest also heralds that the yamen of the Central Government, such as the Household Department and the Third Division, are about to enter their busiest period.

The collection and transportation of autumn grain, food and fodder for the hundreds of thousands of troops outside Tokyo...

On the contrary, Wang Zhong's secret pavilion compilation was now free, because Emperor Jiayou's eyes were all focused on major events involving the country's foundation, such as the autumn harvest, and naturally he had no time to summon Wang Zhong to do a small compilation.

Wang Zhong also enjoyed his leisure time, and would go to Zhuangzi from time to time to teach Minglan how to ride, shoot, box, and kick, as well as the ways of Qihuang.

I don't know if it was influenced by the fact that her biological mother was almost killed by Lin Sushuang. For some reason, Minglan once took the initiative to ask Wang Zhong if she had the talent to study medicine.

Traditional Chinese medicine really requires talent. In addition to a good memory, you must also have a strong ability to understand. The rules of the monarch, minister, and minister in the prescription are not static, but are based on the patient's physical condition, the environment he is in, and the causes of the disease.

The combination of the causes of the disease and other comprehensive considerations, how to use the prescriptions, and how to mix them are all in one mind, all in the doctor's mind.

Not to mention that there are several different herbs, but it is the same prescription. If a certain medicinal material is lacking, the efficacy of the medicine may be very different. As the saying goes, a slight deviation can lead to a mistake of a thousand miles, and this is what it means.

However, Minglan's talent is acceptable. It would be difficult to become a famous doctor, but if she is willing to work hard, it is not impossible.

Autumn is coming and the northern geese are returning to the south. It is the hunting season.

That day, after leaving the office, Wang Zhong went straight to the Sheng family. Now that Wang Zhong was half a son-in-law of the Sheng family, he no longer had to send greeting cards in advance as before.

However, Wang Zhong still went to wait for Sheng Hong and followed Sheng Hong back to the Sheng family.

As soon as they arrived at Sheng's house, Sheng Hong led Wang Zhong to Shou'an Hall to meet Mrs. Sheng. It happened that the book school was over and Minglan came back from the book school with Xiao Tao carrying a book box. They met at the door of Shou'an Hall.

"My daughter has met her father!" Minglan hurriedly greeted Sheng Hongfu and greeted Wang Zhong with a smile: "Hello, brother Wang Zhong!"

"Sixth sister, did you just finish class?" Wang Zhong asked with a smile.

"It's true that get out of class just ended!" Minglan replied with a smile.

After exchanging a few words, several people entered the Shou'an Hall. After greeting Mrs. Sheng, Wang Zhong went straight to look for Changbai.

Although they are now engaged to Minglan, the two of them are still engaged and not married, so they still have to follow the rules.

"Oh? Young Master Qi is here too?" Seeing Qi Heng, Wang Zhong was not too surprised.

This proud man from the Duke of Qi's palace was originally a student of Zhuang Xuexue. Knowing that Zhuang Xuexue came to the Sheng Family School in order to repay his mother's kindness, and after teaching the Changbai brothers and sisters, he begged his father Qi Guogong to come to the door in person to teach him. He was able to enter the Shengjia School and continue his studies under Zhuang Xuexue.

After getting along for a long time, he gradually became familiar with the two Sheng brothers. The young master naturally knew which one was worth making friends with, so he would often talk to Chang Bai after class, especially after knowing that Chang Bai and Wang Zhong were friends. After Mo Ni, he came to see Changbai more frequently.

After all, the aura around Wang Zhong is so dazzling. He is an eighteen-year-old new top scholar, the first in the country. Qi Heng has been smart since he was a child. He is proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting. He prides himself on being no weaker than others. When he meets a genius like Wang Zhong , how could you not be curious.

"Brother Zihou can just call me cousin, there is no need to be so polite!" Qi Heng said with cupped hands, a bit of warmth in his eyes. Although he didn't interact much with Wang Zhong, Wang Zhong's profound knowledge really impressed Qi Heng. I am ashamed of myself.

Wang Zhong smiled, cupped his hands and said, "Yuan Ruo!"

A smile immediately appeared on Qi Heng's face and he cupped his hands and responded: "Brother Zihou"

"Why are Zihou here?" Changbai interrupted the polite conversation between the two.

Wang Chong said with a smile: "The air is crisp this autumn, and it coincides with the northern wild geese returning south. I watched the sky at night. The weather should be good in the next few days. I will take a rest tomorrow. I specially invite you to go out to the city to hunt wild geese!"

"Going out of the city to hunt geese?" Before Chang Bai answered, Qi Heng beside him spoke first, his expression and tone full of curiosity.

Wild geese flying south and soaring into the sky are not so easy to hunt. It is difficult to shoot with an ordinary hunting bow to the height of the wild geese, let alone hit it.

"Where's Keshu School?" Chang Bai hesitated.

Wang Zhong stepped forward and patted Zicheng on the shoulder, smiling confidently and saying: "Don't worry, I'll just go and tell Zhuang Xuexue!"

This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Chang Bai looked at Wang Zhong and asked: "Can I say not to go?"

"Hahaha! No!" Wang Zhong laughed.

Changbai shook his head helplessly.

Qi Heng next to him looked like he was hesitating to speak. Seeing this, Chang Bai couldn't help but ask: "If Yuan Ruo has anything to say, just say it!"

Qi Heng glanced at Wang Zhong and shook his head: "Nothing, nothing!"

Wang Zhong said, "It's fun when there are many people. Yuan Ruo would like to go out to the city with me and Zicheng to hunt wild geese?"

Changbai also agreed: "What Zihou said is that it is more lively when there are more people!"

"In that case, Qi Heng would rather be respectful than obey orders!" Qi Heng cupped his hands and smiled.

Wang Zhong immediately waved Khan Niu over, explained to Khan Niu, and then said: "Let's go find Zhuang Xuexue together later! After studying in the school for so many days, you should take a rest!"

Qi Heng looked at the two of them in disbelief: "Is this possible?"

"Yuan Ruo, don't worry, this method will work every time!" Wang Zhong said confidently.

Not long after, Khan Niu came over to report that everything was ready, and Wang Zhong went straight out.

Qi Heng looked at Chang Bai with surprise and uncertainty in his eyes.

Zhuang Xueguo is actually a very interesting person. He is very knowledgeable but not pedantic. He has no airs. He likes delicious food and has a good appetite, especially crystal elbows and braised pork. He has no resistance to these fat but not greasy things.

An old scholar in his fifties, over fifty, actually likes to eat these things. It must be said that this hobby is indeed different from others.

Wang Zhong entered the kitchen and put on his apron. The cook next to him put the prepared and cleaned high-quality pork belly on the eucalyptus and watched Wang Zhong handle it.

Making crystal elbows is time-consuming and laborious, and cannot be done in a moment, so Wang Zhong can only make braised pork.

Although the preparation of pork belly is simple, the ingredients and heat are very particular. Some subtle differences may lead to changes in taste, but for Wang Zhong, these are not problems.

After everything was prepared, he asked the cook to cook it carefully over a slow fire, and Wang Zhong went to the side to prepare other dishes.

Although Zhuang Xueguo loves meat the most, he also likes plain and simple vegetarian dishes. Wang Zhong then prepared stir-fried bean sprouts, braised tofu with ham, soft tofu mixed with preserved onions and eggs, and then prepared a crucian carp tofu soup.

When the time came for Shen Zheng, Wang Zhong led several female envoys carrying a variety of dishes to Zhuang Xuexue's residence.

Before you even entered the door, the aroma of the dishes had already spread into the room.

Lao Tie's nose is usually very sensitive, and Zhuang Xuexue is no exception. Wang Zhong was still outside the house with a few female envoys, and Zhuang Xuexue smelled the fragrance of the dishes. His eyes immediately lit up, and he walked quickly without caring about anything else.

When he arrived at the door, he saw Wang Zhong walking towards him with a smile on his face, and a smile suddenly appeared on his face.

"I asked why the magpies outside the window are always chirping today, but it turns out that there are distinguished guests coming to the door!" Zhuang Xuexue does not have the baggage of a great scholar. Even in class, although he is not strict, he is not very harsh on the students.

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Although Wang Zhong is much younger than Zhuang Xuexue, his talent, learning and temperament are recognized by Zhuang Xuexue, especially his love for food. Wang Zhong is not only delicious, but also easy to cook, cooking by himself, and is not limited to so-called food.

The words of the sage, this is what Zhuang Xuexue likes most about Wang Zhong.

Wang Chong smiled and said: "Yesterday I got a few pots of old flowers from Jiaxing. They are very fragrant. I came here to drink with the scholar!"

"Withered flowers?" Zhuang Xuexue's eyes became brighter, and he immediately pulled Wang Zhong into the room impatiently. The maids arranged the dishes, and placed the two jars of old flowers that Wang Zhong brought with him on the eucalyptus next to them, and sold them first.

Two pots came out.

Zhuang Xuexue had just picked up a piece of fat and thin braised pork and put it into his mouth. He was chewing it slowly with his eyes closed, enjoying the deliciousness of the braised pork. Wang Zhong had already picked up the wine pot and filled the wine glass in front of Zhuang Xuexue.

Already.

Seeing Xuexue Zhuang open his eyes, Wang Zhong immediately raised his wine glass and said with a smile: "If food is missing without wine, it would be like a BMW without a saddle, or a calligrapher without pen, ink, paper and inkstone, wouldn't it be a pity!"

"That makes sense!" Zhuang Xuexue said.

Wang Zhong then said: "Scholar, come on, I will give you a toast first!"

Zhuang Xuexue did not raise his glass immediately, but looked at Wang Zhong: "What kind of nonsense are you holding in your stomach?"

Wang Zhong immediately frowned and looked at Zhuang Xuexue with disbelief: "I illuminate the moon with my loyalty, but the bright moon shines in the ditch! In the eyes of Xuexue, what kind of person am I?"

Xuexue Zhuang raised his wine glass, clinked it with Wang Chongxu, and said, "Last time you invited me to drink, you were attracted by my copybook of Mr. Chengxuan. Why are you attracted to me this time?"

Having said that, Xuexue Zhuang still drank the wine! After all, it was ten years of aging. Although it was not said to be rare, it was quite precious.

"Look what you said!" Wang Chong smiled and refilled Zhuang Xuexue's wine: "It's not going to be a long break tomorrow. I thought that now is the season when the northern wild geese return to the south. I just invited Zicheng to go hunting geese in the suburbs. I thought

Let you spare him a day off."

"One day?" Zhuang Xuexue looked at Wang Zhong intently and asked.

"Just one day!" Wang Zhong nodded.
To be continued...