43. Restoration Fate

[Wenchang (red): Wenqu hidden life, learning to write is extremely clever, dream of a brilliant pen, writing without adding any punctuation, leaning on a horse and writing seven pieces of paper.

[Weixin (red): Ding Gu reform, sweeping away the accumulated malpractices of the past dynasties, easy to be favored by the ruler. ]

Two fates jumped into Xu Xing's mind.

The first red fate [Wenchang] is fine, Xu Xing can see that the upgraded [Wenchang] fate is used to improve his literary thinking when learning and writing.

There are two more adjectives than before, "brilliant pen" and "leaning on a horse and writing seven pieces of paper".

The white fate [Wenchang] has already made him benefit enough in this provincial examination.

If not, relying on his previous mediocre talent, it would definitely not be an easy task to win the first place in the provincial examination and become the first in the provincial examination.

Even if he became the first in the provincial examination... there are many considerations, calculations, and favors behind him.

But——

Obviously, if his eight-part essay was not so eloquent, the examiner would not have ranked his paper first.

Most of the great poets and lyricists in the past dynasties were difficult to be selected, but it does not mean that the civil servants who came from the imperial examination were inferior to these frustrated literary masters in terms of talent and thought….

It is just that the track is different. After becoming officials, the civil servants seem to be indistinguishable from the crowd.

…

"The Book of Changes·Miscellaneous Gua says: Ge means to get rid of the old, and Ding means to take the new."

"Red fate [Reform]…"

Xu Xing tasted the introduction of the red fate [Reform].

If nothing unexpected happened, the reason why he condensed the fate of [Reform] should be that he was attached to it and was considered by the senior officials of Jingzhao Prefecture as a reformist.

Also, he was born in Weijing Academy, and in terms of origin, he was inseparable from the reformists.

The eight-part essay he wrote in the imperial examination can also be regarded as a token of "joining" the reform.

The high officials of Jingzhao Prefecture needed this political show.

To please the "reformists" in power in the court...

"But it just so happens..."

"In the real world, I want to join the Siming Mountain faction. The fate of [Reform] can help me act and make King Daotian favor me."

Xu Xing sighed.

He was still worried about how to make King Daotian trust him initially.

Unexpectedly, the newly condensed fate of [Reform] gave him enough surprises. As long as he helps Siming Mountain to reform and eliminate the accumulated problems, it will be easier for King Daotian to value him.

This fate came at the right time.

"Congratulations, Brother Xu..."

"Xu Xing won the first place in the Central Prefecture this time. In a few months, we will have to call Brother Xu Xu Xiucai."

After the results were announced, Chen Jianan invited some classmates from Weijing Academy to Huaiyuan Inn to congratulate Xu Xing.

Candidates who passed the prefectural examination had a reputation that was not considered a reputation - Tongsheng.

Tongsheng can only be exempted from the county and prefectural examinations, and have the qualifications to directly participate in the academy examination. They do not receive social benefits such as food and clothing, and are exempted from corvée.

Candidates who pass the academy examination (road examination) automatically obtain the title of scholar.

Xu Xing is the first in the prefecture.

According to convention, after entering the academy examination, the academic official who presides over the academy examination will not dismiss the first in the prefecture for the sake of the prefect.

Once the first in the prefecture favored by the prefect is dismissed, it means that the prefect and the academic official have torn their faces. Deny the cultural and educational achievements of the prefect in the past few years.

It can be said that Xu Xing is now a provisional scholar.

Even..., because of Jingzhao Prefecture, it is the most prosperous provincial capital in Qin Province. Becoming the first in Jingzhao Prefecture is also equivalent to having a great chance to compete for the first in the academy examination.

Although the academy exam is the next level of the prefectural exam, the students who passed the exam in other prefectures are not necessarily better than those who failed the prefectural exam in the provincial capital. The difference in educational resources is very obvious.

"Lucky..."

"Just lucky."

Xu Xing smiled and bowed to those who came to congratulate him one by one.

After a few simple words, he personally hosted a banquet for these classmates in the inn.

Although these classmates did not have the honor of winning the first place, there were many who obtained the qualification of students. Including Li Mingda, who seemed sick, this prefectural exam was not in vain, and he happened to be on Sunshan.

"Falling on Sunshan" means that the ranking is worse than Sunshan, who is the last one on the list.

"Being on Sunshan" means being at the bottom of the list.

...

After a while, Huaiyuan Inn.

In the box, after the celebration, the classmates left one by one.

"Brother Xu..."

"I'm sorry for the expense. I'll go downstairs to pay the bill."

Chen Jianan stood up first, patted Xu Xing on the shoulder, and said righteously.

He knew Xu Xing's family background. He was born in poverty and didn't have much money. Although he received some financial support from merchants when he was studying in the academy, it was common for him to be short of money.

With his experience, he could see Chen Jianan's little thoughts at a glance. He called so many classmates to congratulate him. As the host, he couldn't let them come for nothing and give gifts for nothing. He had to host a treat.

And hosting..., with his exposed financial resources, it was difficult to support.

"You are worthy of being the son of a merchant."

After Chen Jianan walked out of the box, he shook his head and said secretly.

But Xu Xing didn't have the time to expose Chen Jianan's plan.

When he was in the academy, Chen Jianan also helped him a lot. Although this person is very scheming, there is no good person in the world if you look at his heart rather than his deeds. He is also a man with deeper scheming than Chen Jianan.

When I have the strength in the future, I will help the Chen family and Chen Jianan and repay this favor.

There is no need to worry too much.

However.

Chen Jian'an had just taken a few steps out of the box door when he was blocked back by the old innkeeper.

"It is the honor of Huaiyuan Inn that Xu Yu agrees to stay at Huaiyuan Inn."

"For today's meal, please ask Xu Yushou to be a favor and let our inn waive this order..."

Behind the old shopkeeper, an upright young man slowly walked out from the stairs, cupped his hands to Xu Xing, and said these words.

The clothes of this proud young man may seem ordinary, but if you look closely, you will find that the material used to cut the clothes is fine and not ordinary.

"I, Wu Huaiyuan."

"The young master of Wu's Trading Company..."

The Xuanang young man revealed his identity.

"Master Wu?"

Chen Jianan raised his eyebrows, surprised.

"No wonder..."

He shrugged.

Speaking of Wu's Trading Company, it can be said to be famous in Qin Province. Not to mention anything else, just saying that the head of this business firm is a woman is enough to make people talk about it.

And this female streamer's wealth ranks first in Qin Province...

"Zhou Ying's son?"

When Xu Xing heard this, he couldn't help but look at Wu Huaiyuan a few more times.

In Qin Province, at the end of the Qing Dynasty, it was impossible not to talk about Zhou Ying, the richest woman. After the Queen Mother of the West fled to Chang'an, Zhou Ying donated 100,000 taels of silver and became the goddaughter of the Queen Mother of the West. She was also given the title of first-grade imperial concubine...

Of course, the Queen Mother of the West had not fled west yet.

But Zhou Ying is already a household name in Qin Province...