Chapter 52 Apprenticeship
When the time was up, the gate was locked, and then began to collect the test papers. Zhou Yi had gone through this procedure several times, and practice made perfect.
The first question is the Four Books and Five Classics, the major question is the Five Classics, and then the two small questions are the Four Books questions. At this time, the three test questions are given together.
It's just that the difficulty of this question is much higher than that of the county examination. It's an interception question from a Four Classics question, and it's an interception between different Taoism scriptures.
When the question comes out, many people are dumbfounded, because after choosing this scripture, although many people will read the other four classics, they only do a thorough reading, and there is no memorization and implementation.
When it comes out like this, many people don't even know the source of the other half of the sentence except for the half sentence in this scripture, let alone understand the meaning and solve the problem.
Zhou Yi is fine, although he also pays attention to this scripture, he has also studied the other four scriptures very seriously, at least it is not a problem to recite and understand the meaning.
And in the past month, Han Xiangru didn't limit himself to the scriptures when he lectured to him. He often mixed several books together. When scolding people, she is full of anger and sharp words, which only make people doubt life, and then wish to go back to their mother's stomach to reshape their IQ.
At this moment, Zhou Yi was extremely grateful for Han Xiangru's devil training, which forced him to work hard on the other four scriptures.
But taking an intercepted question does not mean that it is enough to understand it. It was originally two sentences that were bullheaded and nonsensical, but they were mixed together by the examiner. You must first ensure that your understanding is not biased. If you lose your mind a little Ma, that would be a thousand miles away, and then you have to cleverly break the topic, and use your own eloquence to explain these two sentences that don't match at all, and you have to quote scriptures to make sense. The cut-off question was originally thought up by the examiner himself. He has his own understanding, and another examiner may have a different understanding of this question, so the examinee must try to follow the examiner's thinking when answering the question. Damn, otherwise, no matter how exquisitely written your article is, and the central idea is wrong, you will definitely not be favored by the examiners.
Zhou Yi answered these questions very carefully. Now he silently wrote the article on the draft, and after repeated revisions, he began to transcribe it on the examination paper.
After answering the questions in the Four Books and Five Classics, Zhou Yi heaved a sigh of relief. No matter what, he had tried his best. It is up to man to plan and succeed in heaven. We had to fight again in two years.
The difficulty of the college examination is not only that the depth of the questions has increased, but also the number of questions has increased a lot. Not long after Zhou Yi finished answering the questions about the Four Books and Five Classics, he heard the sound of the bell ringing.
Ah, it's time to release the imperial edict! Zhou Yi was startled, and looked around, and found that many candidates were still writing and writing. It was dog days and it was extremely hot. Now when the bell was rung, some candidates who were still answering the questions were extremely anxious and sweated profusely. The big ones fell down and dripped on the test paper just written, and the wet handwriting immediately smudged into blurred ink blobs.
Some people couldn't help crying under the pressure, and they were still tremblingly answering the questions while crying, Zhou Yi secretly sighed, the quality of his heart is too bad, this is still a hospital exam, at least he won't live in the exam room, when it comes to the provincial exam Those who have to practice in the examination room for three days and three nights will be in hell at that time.
This guy sucks!
Sure enough, not long after, this crybaby was dragged out like a dead dog by the inspecting officials. This scene gave all the examinees a wake-up call, and they desperately forced themselves to calm down and answer the questions with shaking hands.
When Zhou Yi was looking at the exam questions for the second round, he saw a majestic official sitting in the middle shaking his head, as if he looked down on the candidate who just made a fool of himself in the exam room.
That's right, the admirals, academicians, and politicians are usually hand-picked by the emperor from the Hanlin Academy. Where is the Imperial Academy? It is the preparatory camp of the prime minister. This is the top student among the top students. He passed all the way from the county examination to the palace examination. His heart has been trained like a diamond. Naturally, he looks down on candidates with such weak endurance.
It seemed that someone was looking at him, and Master Tixue followed the induction to look over. Zhou Yi hurriedly lowered his head. You are not allowed to look around in the examination room. Like a dear friend, I will drag you out directly.
After answering the second round, the third round was policy questions. Zhou Yi didn't have a lot of time, so he answered very calmly.
After answering all the questions, Zhou Yi blew on the answer sheet. After the handwriting was dry, he put the test paper aside and pressed it with a paperweight. Quietly waiting for release.
He finished answering, but many people spent too much time on the first question of the Five Classics, resulting in a serious shortage of time. Zhou Yi's eyes were sharp, and he found that an old man sitting next to him was still writing the Four Books question.
God, it's not long before the papers are closed, and the judgment form in the middle may not take long, but the policy questions later will take a lot of time, and Zhou Yi is worried about this old man when he thinks about it. This examinee also knew that he was seriously short of time, and he was extremely anxious, but this was nothing else. In addition to looking at real talents and practical learning in the exam, the quality of his heart was also a big aspect. He was so anxious, but let his brain It was so confusing that I didn't know what I wrote in the end. When the world arrived, the bell rang, and all candidates were ordered to put down their pens. Someone screamed: "I haven't finished my answer yet! " It's over, and she handed in the paper in silence, and walked out without love. "What should I do? I didn't write a single word of the question, so it must be a dead end this time." When leaving the examination room, Zhou Yi listened to the people around him discussing today's exam situation. "The Five Classics questions are too difficult, I must have misunderstood." "Hahaha, it's so simple, it's so simple, I ended up sleeping in the examination room for a long time, oops, it's so boring!" Who Ah, so hated! ! Zhou Yi and most of the people looked at the person who was speaking. Zhou Yi saw that the corner of his mouth twitched. The person who was waving his fan and pretending to be aggressive was the rich man who was with Zhao Yuwen when he was watching the examination room. She was extraordinarily coquettish, dressed in pink satin and tulle, holding her head up and talking incomparably awkward words. And Zhao Yuwen was also there, those people gathered together last time, it seemed that they had formed a solid small circle.
Zhao Yuwen saw Zhou Yi from a distance, and walked towards him with bright eyes: "Zhou Yi, how did you do in the exam?"
Zhou Yi shrugged: "The Five Classics are too difficult, and I answered them blindfolded, isn't it good? In addition to the traditional Chinese virtue of modesty, Zhou Yi mainly considers that most of the candidates here did not answer well.
"Ha, you're still the chief of the case in Guang'an County. I don't think you got the case through the back door. You find it difficult to answer such a simple question! You are really stupid." Last time Zhou Yi rejected the rich man's invitation, He offended him severely, his mind is smaller than the tip of a needle, and now he seized the opportunity to satirize Zhou Yi. It's just that when he said this, many candidates looked at him with resentment. Since ancient times, he has never been the first in prose, and he is a scholarly person. He is an arrogant guy, and no one will feel that he is inferior to others. They also find it difficult for this kid to say these words without shame. Could it be that they are also stupid guys? "Oh, then maybe I'm really as stupid as you said, my brain has always been difficult, hey, I can't compare with a smart person like you!" Zhou Yi said with a sigh. What a pig opponent, this map is well fired. Sure enough, someone immediately took Zhou Yi's words and said to the rich son: "Oh, you are so arrogant, you really look down on the world, I will have to worship you! " You don’t know yet, his name is Xu Ziyan, and the county and government exams are passed many times. This time, Mr. Tixue asked such a meaningful question, but he said it was easy to do. I think there is a chance that he didn’t understand it. It's bigger!!" "Hahahahaha..." The people who just felt insulted by Xu Ziyan burst out laughing. Look, look, people have to keep a low profile, look, this is just pretending to be aggressive, and in a blink of an eye, someone stripped the vest. Zhou Yi clicked his tongue twice, got out from the crowd, and saw Zhou Er Er who was waiting outside, Zhou Yi went up to meet him: "Father." "Liu Lang, how did you do in the exam?" Zhou Er Er clasped his hands and looked nervously. With Zhou Yi.
Zhou Yi smiled, "Don't worry, the question is not too difficult." Naturally, he didn't need to be modest about his father, otherwise he would have to panic to death.
"Really?" Zhou Laoer was overjoyed, pulled Zhou Yi and said, "You are tired from the exam, I have already ordered food at the restaurant, have a good meal, and then have a good rest." Ah, I also booked a table at the
restaurant Ah, when did Dad become so generous?
No matter what, Zhou Yi felt light after the exam, and he could not control his grades, so he temporarily let go of his thoughts and ate a hearty meal.
It may be that a lot of brain cells were spent on doing the questions today, Zhou Yi really did as Zhou Lao Er said, he slept well for a night, and when he woke up the next morning, he felt refreshed.
He and Zhou Lao Er had just had breakfast, and when they were about to go out for a stroll, a teenager dressed as a book boy suddenly came to the inn.
"Master Zhou, my master is here to invite you"
"Who is your master?" Zhou Yi was puzzled, he didn't have any acquaintances in Nanyuan Fucheng.
The book boy handed over a piece of paper: "Master said you will understand after reading it."
At this moment Zhou Yi thought a lot, could it be that he fell into the favor of some important person somewhere, and now he wants to see him, or what is he? After the rich and powerful, now people are coming to your door? Zhou Yi shook his head, throwing out the unreliable thoughts in his mind, what the hell is this, it's all because of reading too many books and TV shows with the fate of the protagonist, hey, it's not shallow to be abused.
Zhou Yi unfolded the paper and was stunned for a moment. Sure enough, there is so much blood in life. I saw five big characters flying on the paper, "Boy, come see me"
style, this handwriting, isn't it his January teacher? Han Xiangru belongs to old man Han!
Zhou Yi slandered, so couldn't you be more polite, Han Xiangru is also a well-known Confucian scholar in Nanyuan Prefecture, and he used such rough words, so he didn't know how to be careful, what a tone of calling a puppy!
"Father, I'm going to see Dean Han. If you go out for a stroll, you have to be careful, or you'd better stay in the inn and talk about it when I come back." Zhou Yi subconsciously brought in the old lady attribute again.
Zhou's second son knew about Han Xiangru, the dean of Bailu Academy, when he heard that Han Xiangru would teach Zhou Yi's lessons, he and Wang Yan were so happy that they even bowed to the Bodhisattva.
Zhou Yi smiled when he heard the words: "You go, serve Mrs. Han well, I am an adult, do you still need to worry about it!"
Zhou Yi said goodbye to Zhou Laoer, and then followed the book boy, Zhou Yi thought that Han Xiangru Living in Bailu Academy, I never thought that the old man would enjoy it very much. I built a house next to Bailu Academy, which was very elegantly decorated.
Following the book boy all the way to the backyard, he heard the sound of running water from a long distance away, and after turning a corner, he saw Han Xiangru drinking with a man in the pavilion with his back to Zhou Yi. After walking a few steps, Han Xiangru also saw Zhou Yi, and hurriedly said, "Come here." The corners of Zhou Yi's mouth twitched, and he resigned himself to his fate, and called out respectfully, Master. "Hey, you old man even accepted apprentices. Didn't you say that young people are extremely stupid, so you won't accept them!" Zhou Yi called Mrs. Han Xiangru so surprised that the old man opposite him said in surprise. Zhou Yi heard the slander, yes, in Han Xiangru's eyes, he was extremely stupid, looked up at the speaker, he was about the same age as Han Xiangru, but slightly fatter than Han Xiangru, with sharp edges and corners, and looked very temperamental An old man. "I confiscated this kid as a disciple. He was the one who yelled." Han Xiangru curled his lips and said to Zhou Yi, "This old guy is called Pan Sixie. He taught the prince before, and he is now the sage... " ! ! ! Emperor Master! The character he had only seen on TV before, he actually saw it alive today! ! Zhou Yi couldn't hear what Han Xiangru said later, and only the emperor and the emperor ran back and forth in his mind. Looking at Pan Sixie was like watching Wenquxing, the kind that glittered with gold.
"What kind of stupid look are you..." Han Xiangru introduced his old friend to Zhou Yi, who would have thought that Zhou Yi would open his small mouth to show a stupid look of admiration after hearing that Pan Sixie was the emperor's teacher..., it almost made his face go crazy. "Uh, master..." Zhou Yi came back
to his senses, not understanding why Han Xiangru suddenly lost his temper.
"Hehehe, little friend is quite interesting, what's your name?" Pan Sixie asked Zhou Yi with a smile when she saw Han Xiangru blowing his beard and staring, but he was in a good mood.
Zhou Yi hurriedly bowed: "Student Zhou Yi."
"Hmph, how great do you think he is? Let me tell you, he and I took the same exam. At that time, I was number one, while he was only second place , Now I can't even be an official, and I was driven back in a desperate manner." Seeing Zhou Yi being so respectful to Pan Sixie, Han Xiangru said.
"I said, I resigned and came back by myself." Although Pan Sixie said it with a smile, Zhou Yi always felt that he could hear the gnashing of teeth.
"Who knows that you didn't lie to me for the sake of face, hehehehehehe..." Han Xiangru laughed, no matter how you looked at it, you were flattered.
"Zhou Yi, I think you have good qualifications, would you like to take me as your teacher?" Pan Sixie smiled, ignored Han Xiangru, and asked Zhou Yi instead.
"Don't even think about it, that's the old man's disciple!!" Han Xiangru roared immediately after hearing Pan Sixie's words.
Zhou Yi smiled, and immediately bowed to Han Xiangru, then knelt down and bowed to Han Xiangru three times, shouting: "Student pays homage to the teacher." Then he quickly poured a cup of tea and handed it to Han Xiangru. What Zhou Yi used to call Master was different, if Han Xiangru took this cup of tea, it meant accepting that Zhou Yi became his real closed disciple, and he would be an existence to share weal and woe from now on.
"Hmm..." Han Xiangru raised his face, and responded coldly, but a smile flashed in his eyes. This kid is very alert, and he has always been very good at seeing stitches. He took the tea and drank it.
In fact, after teaching Zhou Yi in Guang'an County for a period of time, Han Xiangru had the idea of accepting Zhou Yi as his disciple. Apart from Zhou Yi's understanding in studying, he also valued Zhou Yi's character, who was principled but flexible and clever. But without losing stability, there is arrogance but not buoyancy. If he had Zhou Yi's disposition when he was young, he might not be unable to show his ambitions. What's more, no matter how hard Zhou Yi tried to hide it, he couldn't hide his indifference to the worldly rules, and Han Xiangru happened to be the same. A person who does not want to be bound by rules, in simple terms, is Han Xiangru who thinks that Zhou Yi is not only smart, but also compatible with his three views.
And Zhou Yi didn't agree with Pan Sixie's favor, except that he knew that Pan Sixie had no intention of accepting him as an apprentice, what was more important was Pan Sixie's status as the emperor's master, this status was very bright and eye-catching, if he became Pan Sixie's disciple , which means becoming the emperor's junior, my mother, can anyone be the emperor's junior?
Zhou Yi didn't want to come into the eyes of those who cared about him right now, and Pan Sixie had many disciples, and someone in his family was an official in the imperial court. As long as he recognized Pan Sixie as his teacher, he would be tied to this warship by default. There are a lot of people, and there is a high chance of pig teammates, so Zhou Yi would rather weave his own network step by step, rather than be tied to someone else's boat without any choice.
"Congratulations, congratulations, congratulations on finding a good apprentice, Zhou Yi, since you have already worshiped old man Han as your teacher, you can be regarded as my junior, a little gadget, let's play with it." Pan Sixie untied a piece from his waist Jade pendant, pass it to Zhou Yi.
Zhou Yi looked at Han Xiangru.
Being so respected by Zhou Yi, Han Xiangru was immediately satisfied. Seeing himself as the new and only disciple, he felt satisfied everywhere. Nodding his head: "The elder's gift is irresistible, take it."
Zhou Yi then took the jade pendant and thanked Pan Sixie.
Next, the two old men drank and chatted, and Zhou Yi waited on him. They chatted for a while, and Zhou Yi also figured out the reason why Pan Sixie resigned and went home.
When the current emperor first came to the throne, he was diligent in government and caring for the people, but now he is getting more and more absurd, playing in the harem all day, not even going to the court, and the government affairs are all controlled by the chief minister of the cabinet, Yang Zhiwen, and there are constant party disputes in the court , Yang Zhiwen used his status as chief assistant to constantly cut off dissidents and suppress opponents, making the entire court a mess.
Pan Sixie had no hope of facing the court, so she resigned. The emperor didn't want to be overwhelmed by him, the master of the two dynasties, so he agreed happily.
Look, staying with the boss is to broaden your horizons, otherwise how could he get so much advanced information! Zhou Yi sighed while giving Han Xiangru and Pan Sixie a cup.
"Zhou Yi, what are you thinking?" Pan Sixie couldn't help asking when he saw that the newly recruited disciple seemed to be wandering away.
"Oh, teacher, I'm thinking about the college exam!" Zhou Yi couldn't express what was on his mind, so he had to find an excuse.
"Hmph, you have no ambition. How could my disciple of Han Xiangru fail even a small courtyard test?" Han Xiangru sneered.
"Yes, it's my disciple's stupidity." Zhou Yi was ashamed, you have only taught me for a month! ! !
It was Pan Sixie who was taken aback: "Zhou Yijin passed the college entrance examination?" "
Well, his aptitude is average." Having said that, Han Xiangru raised his head high and looked smug.
"You old man, let me tell you why you are so desperate to take Zhou Yi as your teacher, that's all right, don't take advantage of it and act like a good boy. These days, it's easy to find a gentle horse, but it's not easy to find a smart disciple." Zhou
Yi Although Yi is very grateful for Pan Sixie's praise, but comparing him with a horse, is there really no problem?
When night was approaching, Pan Sixie left. Before Zhou Yi left, Han Xiangru stopped him: "You are still young, even if you don't pass this subject, it's nothing!" His words made Zhou Yi's eyes pop out of shock. You know, since Han Xiangru taught
him Since then, I haven't said anything nice. I'm either a fool all day long, or I scold him bloody. In short, he is an old man with a very mean mouth.
Zhou Yi was used to being scolded, but now he suddenly heard Han Xiangru comforting him, and felt it was even more strange than a sow climbing a tree.
Han Xiangru coughed, he didn't know how to say nice things, and he could still pretend in front of outsiders. It's hard to think that Zhou Yi is young, so it's not good for him to hit him too hard. It would be bad if it hurts the child's heart. Who would have thought that Zhou Yi would show such a stupid look when he said comforting words: "Let's go, You must behave yourself in the future."
"Yes, sir, the student will leave first, and I will come to see you tomorrow." "
Well, let's go."
When Zhou Yi returned to the inn in the carriage arranged by the Han family, Zhou Er was still sitting in the carriage. Waiting for him in the lobby with an uneasy expression, Zhou Yi stepped forward feeling guilty: "Father, why don't you go to the room."
Seeing Zhou Yi came back safely, Zhou Lao Er heaved a sigh of relief: "It's nothing, I'm still cool here Some."