However, at this time, the Jinshi in front of Donghua Gate did not think so much. They were just happy about today's scenery and thinking about the future. Everyone was happy to chat with each other about their friendship in the same age, especially Zhang Heng, Dou Bian, and Li Hao.

The most people were sitting there. Just when everyone was chatting happily, someone suddenly mentioned that we should all go to the restaurant to celebrate together. This suggestion immediately attracted everyone's agreement, but as they said it, another problem arose.

First of all, there are always people who cannot be dealt with among the officials in Beijing. There are conflicts at home, or conflicts between teachers, or conflicts among themselves. If one says you go, I won’t go, and if the other says you go, I won’t go.

With that said, people dispersed.

This was especially true for the uncle-nephew pair Zhang Heng and Zhang Dun. Zhang Dun was not happy that his reputation was inferior to that of his nephew Zhang Heng, so he directly announced in front of everyone that he would not accept this imperial edict and would go home and wait for the exam again next year.

After saying that, he left directly.

The remaining Jinshi scholars were confused as to what to say. After all, the person involved, Zhang Heng, was the No. 1 scholar, but he was still his nephew. It was hard to speak ill of his uncle, otherwise what would happen to him.

So in the end, everyone could only drag their close people with them and leave together. However, there were exceptions, namely Zhang Heng, Dou Bian, and Li Hao, who were in the top three. Basically everyone was invited to go with them. At this time, Li Hao also

I didn't want to go with him, and I didn't want to go to another house, so I said, "Today, I made an appointment with some of the Zeng brothers to visit Ouyang Xueshi at his house. I want to thank Ouyang Xueshi for his teachings. I really don't have time today.

I'll treat you all to a drink when I'm free tomorrow, I'm really sorry."

Then he pulled Zeng Gong and left in a hurry. Zeng Bu, Zeng Mou, and Zeng Fu watched and hurried to catch up. On the way to find the carriage, Zeng Gong said: "You are good at making excuses, but you might as well get out early.

There is still a lot of muddy water among those people, so it’s better not to go out.”

After hearing this, Li Hao replied: "This is one reason. I really don't want to pay attention to their meanderings. But another reason is that I really want to go to my uncle to inquire. To be honest, I am indeed the one who came today."

It's a bit unexpected. Although I am confident that the article is well done, it is a bit exaggerated to say that I am ranked third. Plus, at my age, logically speaking, it is most likely to be ranked second, but I am the one.

The top three make me feel that this matter is weird."

"You don't have to think so much. It's always a good thing if you can win the title of Tan Hua Lang. And the first place is chosen by the official family. What do you have that the official family should be worried about?" Zeng Gong said. After saying this, the Zeng family

The brothers nodded in unison and agreed.

Li Hao smiled and said: "That's right. I'm surprised. If I really have something to worry about, it would be fine. At worst, I can just send it up. The problem is that I'm not there. So I'd better go home first.

, let’s go to my uncle’s house to visit him when we are about to leave office, and we can also ask about the selection of officials in the Ministry of Civil Affairs.”

After the Zeng brothers heard this, Zeng Bu said, "That's right. Let Bachelor Ouyang take a look at it. If we can stay in the capital, it will be better than being sent abroad."

After hearing this, Zeng Gong said: "How do you say this? Since I have passed the imperial examination and become an official, as long as I care about the people, I will not be an official anywhere. Moreover, the appointment of officials is a matter of deployment by the staff. Do you still want the teacher to wait for me?

Is it a favoritism relationship?"

Zeng Bu didn't say anything after hearing this, and Li Hao smoothed things over and said, "Brother Zixuan didn't say that he wanted his uncle to do the work for me. He just said that he would roughly ask about the arrangements for new scholars in recent years, so that he can have an idea. That’s right, right?”

After hearing this, Zeng Bu nodded and said, "Yes, that's what I thought."

While talking, everyone walked to the place where the carriage was parked, and heard someone calling from behind. When they turned around, they saw Sheng Changbai coming from behind.

Li Hao waited for Sheng Changbai to approach and said, "You didn't go to have a drink with me either. You should be familiar with the officials in Beijing. No one took you there."

Sheng Changbai replied: "My temperament is not pleasing to others. When it comes to making friends with others, I am not as good as my third brother."

After hearing this, Li Hao thought about it. In the play, Sheng Hong was bullied by Sheng Changfeng Restaurant and was imprisoned for two days and one night. Later, he was beaten up. He didn't know if it would happen again. I remember that there seemed to be someone there. He said that he had never seen Sheng Changbai before and thought about it. Thinking about this, Li Hao realized that he had never seen Sheng Changbai smile. So he said: "That's right, you have an unpleasant temperament."

As soon as these words were said, everyone around was stunned. They probably didn't expect Li Hao to speak so directly. After a moment of silence, Li Hao said to Sheng Changbai: "If you don't go back quickly, your family will be waiting for you." Just wait and go back first. When I have free time in a while, I will pay a visit to your house and meet the old lady, Minglan and the others."

Sheng Changbai replied, "Okay," so everyone got in the car to rescue you and went back to their homes.

However, as many Jinshi came out of the palace and left, the whole capital knew about the Jinshi's news today. Just when Li Hao took a car out of the palace and arrived at the Royal Street, he saw several groups of people. Looking at the carriage surrounding the No. 1 scholar Zhang Heng, there were people standing and watching even on the roof of the restaurant and in the trees, and the whole imperial street was surrounded. This scene was comparable to the star-chasers of later generations.

So Li Hao smiled and said to Zeng Gong: "It seems that the number one scholar is still popular. In fact, I would say that the number one scholar should be paraded on horseback and walked around Manbian City to let the common people of Bianjing Come and see the champion."

After hearing this, Zeng Gong said to Li Hao: "Are you envious or jealous now? To be popular, you are not necessarily worse than him, the number one scholar. Now he is surrounded, just because he came out early, in Bianjing City The number of people who want to see you, a fifteen-year-old, win the prize is probably no less than the number of people who want to see the number one scholar. And you have an advantage over him, Zhang Heng is already married after all, but you are not yet. There are so many families in Bianjing City that I can't even count the people who want to get married to your family. From today on, I'm afraid your family's threshold will be stepped down by people who want to discuss marriage. You'd better think about yourself. .”

When Li Hao heard what Zeng Gong said, he was a little dumbfounded. Originally, he subconsciously thought that he was fifteen years old and it was still too early to get married. So he didn't think about it in this regard. But now he thinks about it, getting married was already early in ancient times. There are quite a few people who get engaged and married at the age of four or five. I didn't mention it originally because I was busy with the scientific examination. Now that I am in high school, I am afraid that Wei and Li Jian will really start to look for someone.

Thinking of this, Li Hao quickly said to Fu Deng outside: "Change to a small road and go back to the house quickly. Let's avoid these people. Don't get stuck here. We will be in trouble then."

After saying this, the Zeng brothers laughed loudly, but Li Hao was anxious at this time and couldn't show weakness, so he just didn't say anything and just wanted to go back to Li Mansion as soon as possible.

When no one was paying attention, Fu Deng turned around and took a path to the mansion. When Li Hao returned to the mansion, Li Hao hurriedly picked out the carriage and saw that only his maid was outside the courtyard gate.

He looked around and saw nothing else, so he let out a breath.

As soon as she relaxed, she saw the maid running into the courtyard. As she ran, she could hear repeated shouting: "The young master is back. The young master is back."

Li Hao was really stunned at this moment. Fortunately, before waiting for a while, Wei and Li Jian came out, followed by a group of maids and servants waiting for the firecrackers and copper coins to come out.

After that, I heard Mrs. Wei say: "My son has won the Jinshi. This is a great joy. A few days ago, I asked people to set off firecrackers, and they happened to be set off today. In addition, I also specially asked for some copper coins in exchange for them.

If you give it to poor people, you should also let them share the blessings."

At this time, I heard Zeng Bu say: "Auntie, your preparations today are not sufficient. It's just that the standards for ordinary Jinshi are not enough."

After hearing this, Mrs. Wei was stunned for a moment and asked, "Could it be that my son got into the first grade?"

At this time Zeng Bu said again: "Yes, Brother Hao is the Tanhualang whom Your Majesty personally called out this time. Do you think your preparations are not enough?"

After hearing this, Mr. Wei laughed and said, "That's not enough. I have to double it twice." Then Zeng Bu wanted to continue, but was stopped by Zeng Gong.

Then Li Hao said to Mrs. Wei: "Mom, there is no need to be too extravagant. The streets of Bianjing City are full of emperors, grandsons and nobles. It is not necessary to be too ostentatious. Moreover, if you really want to show off, our family has no need."

The good thing about Mr. Wei is that he can listen to what is said. So he said: "Then don't prepare again, just finish setting off today's things." Then he led everyone into the house, and then asked the servants to set off the firecrackers, and then

Go out and give away the copper coins.

After entering the mansion, everyone went to the main hall and sat down. Wei and Li Jian asked Li Hao to tell the story of today's Chuanlu Ceremony. Then Zeng Bu also came to add details when he talked about the highlights, and told the two of them.

It was extremely exciting. It was not until after lunch that Wei and Li Jian let everyone leave.
Chapter completed!