Zhang Yue and the other five waited for a while.

But when he saw the servant, he went out with a smile on his face and said: "Please come inside!"

Everyone was very happy.

Soon a few people went out, but none of them spoke.

Huang Lu thought to himself that this was all because of Saburo, otherwise it would not have been so easy to see.

Huang Haoyi also understood what he meant. Just now, Dr. Huang repeatedly asked about Sanlang's article, which made us all become foils. Fortunately, Sanlang was here, otherwise we wouldn't even be able to get in.

Sun Guo thought to himself, this is the benefit of fame. In the past, after Chen Ziang smashed the Qin worth a thousand gold, his articles were known all over the city. At that time, any prince or minister would not see this strange man. Now Sanlang's Qingyu Case, Ci Tongsanchuan's origin

The three-character poems "Shu" and "Shu" are all well-known in the capital, and their reputation must have spread to all the officials long ago.

Guo Linze also expressed his emotion about Zhang Yue's greatness.

Everyone knew it deep down, but they were embarrassed to mention it.

This is the benefit of reputation. Otherwise, why would scholars who come to Beijing have to "please ask the examiner to gain more false reputations."

At that time, there were no headlines or Douyin push notifications. How could your articles reach officials’ desks directly?

That is the word "reputation", which is like why you like to read highly praised articles, because it can help you reduce the cost of information judgment.

Only when you have a reputation will the officials know about you. Only then will the officials read your article if you come to take the test. Then they will check whether you received likes based on the article, and finally decide not to see you. Otherwise, there will be so many candidates taking the test. The officials will

Being so busy, the paper was easily lost among the crowd.

If the official is satisfied, he can recommend a few words to others, just like when he meets a boss like Ouyang Xiu and praise him a few words, his reputation will become even louder.

This is a one-two, two-three approach.

This was a way for poor people with no connections to promote themselves during the Tang and Song Dynasties. Chen Ziang smashing the Qianjin Qin was very effective, of course, the premise is that his talent must be excellent.

Several classmates relied on Zhang Yue's reputation to help their articles reach officials' desks.

Of course, not every official will meet, but using Zhang Yue's name can go a step further.

The next day Zhang Yue and the others went to write the papers again.

One month before the Taixue Li exam, almost no one was studying, and most of the Taixue students were busy doing the exam papers.

Zhang Yue looked at the sun that had just risen and couldn't help but sigh. The imperial examination in the Song Dynasty was at the stage of inheriting the past and linking up with the future. It not only retained the legacy of the Tang Dynasty's "Xingjuan", but because of the anonymous system, the custom had not been corrupted to the point of "Tongbang".

situation.

At the same time, one's destiny is not determined solely by the essays in the examination room. There are many "clearances" in the examination, even semi-open.

It seems that only the provincial and imperial examinations can be truly 'fair'.

Today is another day of pilgrimage.

That day Zhang Yue and the others came to Fu Bi's house and saw that there was already a long queue.

In addition to many scholars who are writing books, there are also officials who come to the prime minister's house to handle affairs.

When it comes to the season of provincial examinations, there must be a lot of candidates coming to take the warm-up papers at the houses of prime ministers like Han Qi and Fu Bi.

Although the chance that the two prime ministers Han Qi and Fu Bi will read your article is extremely low.

But if someone wants to meet you and you can say a few words, the examiner will definitely look at them in a high regard, and even provincial exams will be helpful.

During the provincial examination of Su Shi and Su Che in the second year of Jiayou reign, Han Qi said, "How come there are so many people taking the examination when there are big Su and Xiao Su here."

No advertisement that costs thousands of dollars can be compared to this sentence.

The higher the official gate, the more scholars will write in front of the gate. As for the official elementary school, no one comes.

There is a poem by Lu You, "There have been no warm-hearted visitors outside the door for a long time, but there are warm official letters on the shelf." It means that when you are not proud, there are no people to warm the Juan.

Several people waited in front of the door for a while, and finally followed the long queue and handed the roll bag to the doorman.

After knowing that they were imperial students, the disciple at the prime minister's residence still said politely: "The prime minister may not be available, so please come back."

Huang Haoyi said: "Please give me a meeting with Mr. Xiang."

Everyone understood that if he left now, he would definitely not be able to see him again, but there was still a chance to stay.

Menzi said: "Since you are so persistent, just wait here, maybe there will be another chance."

The doorman immediately directed them to sit in the foyer. However, there were many scholars sitting in the foyer, and there were even a few people squatting on the threshold.

After waiting for a moment, I saw two people striding forward.

Sun Guo asked curiously: "Isn't this Wang Kui, He Qi?"

When everyone saw it, it was these two people.

But seeing He Qizheng chatting and laughing with Wang Kui, looking complacent, it looked like he had probably met Fu Bi. There was also a wealthy official beside them, who was obviously seeing them off. of.

Only then did Zhang Yue remember that Wang Kui seemed to have been to Fu Bi's house and had some friendship with Fu Bi. Therefore, He Qiba probably came to Fu Bi's house through Wang Kui's introduction.

Needless to say, Wang Kui is talented. He Qi first made Wang Kui famous through his own connections. After Wang Kui became famous, he came back to help He Qi.

If others would only take advantage of powerful people, how could they pick blue chip stocks and be the first to bet on them?

Therefore, in terms of this kind of exploration and vision, He Qi is really amazing, and he can be called the best in the organization.

He Qi glanced outside the foyer and looked at the group of waiting people with a somewhat disdainful expression.

However, when He Qi saw Zhang Yue from the crowd, he couldn't help but be startled, and then he was overjoyed.

He Qi thought to himself, it seems that this boy has not been connected to the Wu family. Otherwise, if he was recommended by the Wu family, why would he come here and sit here with everyone and wait.

Thinking of this, He Qi said to Wang Kui: "Brother Junmin, Zhang Sanlang and the others are also here."

Wang Kui looked at him and said, "Yes, why didn't they come with Brother He, so that they could be introduced to Mr. Fu Dalang for you all?"

It turned out that He Qi and Wang Kui did not meet Fu Bi. They only met Fu Shaoting, Fu Bi's eldest son.

"Oh, they don't have such luck either. Let's ask." He Qi walked to the foyer immediately, saw Zhang Yue and the others and said with a smile, "Sanlang, are you also here to write the papers? If I had known this, I would have come all the way."

Zhang Yue knew that He Qi smiled at him. Huang Lu said at the side: "Brother He came on foot, we came in a carriage, how can we be together."

He Qi smiled and said: "What's the difference between carriage and walking? Can't we both reach the prime minister's house in the end? The important thing is whether we can meet the rich husband."

"Oh, is it possible that Brother He saw it?"

He Qi said with a smile: "The rich man is so busy, how can I be blessed? But the rich man did not give up, and gave me the honor to meet him. By the way, Brother Zhang, Brother Huang, do you have any connections? If not, do you want me?

A helping hand is needed.”

There must be no way out for everyone sitting in the foyer waiting, which is completely different from Wang Kui leading them through the door.

What He Qi said was undoubtedly a means to divide everyone. Everyone knew that Zhang Yue and He Qi were at odds and would not agree, but even if they did not agree, the seeds of dissatisfaction with Zhang Yue had already been planted.

He Qi is really a villain.

…

Just then, a person came inside and asked, "Who is Zhang Xiucai? I have an invitation inside."

The other party named several other people.

The Iranians all looked envious, and the expression on He Qi's face changed.

Zhang Yue responded, and said as he walked past He Qi: "I'm afraid I will let down Brother He's good intentions."

He Qi's face was turning blue and purple, and he looked very good-looking.

"Brother He is a righteous man. I'll go ahead and talk about it another day." Huang Lu saluted He Qi.

"Brother He, please worry." Huang Haoyi also clasped his fists.

"It's thanks to Brother He," Sun Guoyan said.

Finally, Guo Lin nodded to He Qi: "Thank you, Brother He."

After everyone left, He Qi couldn't help but turn around and said: "How dare they..."

The visitor smiled and said, "Please come this way."

Immediately the other party led the way, and soon the five people were brought to a courtyard, where they saw a man in brocade clothes waiting here.

After meeting a few people, the other party smiled and said, "I am Fu Shaoting. I have met all the gentlemen on behalf of my father."

Several people hurriedly saluted and said, "I have met the rich man."

Everyone was relieved. Fu Bi was now a bachelor of Zhaowen Palace, also known as Zhaowen Xiang. He was one person below ten thousand people and ranked first among hundreds of officials. How could it be so easy to see him? It was already quite a feat to meet someone else's eldest son.

I have gained face, and it can be said that the trip was worthwhile.

Fu Shaoting invited everyone to sit down and said a few words that everyone enjoyed.

Then Fu Shaoting read several people's articles in person.

There is also something very particular about the writing process.

For example, when writing a running scroll to the ministers of the two systems, Su Zhe's "Official Letters to the Officials of the Last Two Systems" is used as a preface to the writing of the running scroll. The implication is that it is a preface addressed to each minister of the two systems.

But you cannot write like this to the Prime Minister.

For example, "Shangzai Zhi Shu", this kind of beginning is usually intended to curse people, rather than running the script.
To be continued...