The Happy Life of Small Officials in Northern Song Dynasty

Su Jin picked up his clothes and hurried to the front hall. Before entering the flower hall, he heard Wang Anshi's hearty laughter. Su Jin lifted the bamboo curtain and stepped in, shouting: "Brother Jiefu, Brother Songhe, Brother Wu, you It's coming!"

The three people in the hall, Wang Anshi, Wei Songhe, and Wu Hengxin all turned their heads in amazement and surprise, and saw Su Jin standing behind him with a smile on his face, stunned for a moment, and ran over yelling.

The four of them embraced into a ball, their joy was beyond words, Wei Songhe and Su Jin had met each other during the New Year's Day, but Wu Hengxin, Wang Anshi and Su Jin hadn't seen each other for a long time.

After some fuss, Su Jin invited the three of them to sit down, and said loudly to Xiao Sui'er, "Hurry up and serve some good tea, and serve the snacks that Miss Yan sent the day before yesterday to reward my brothers."

Xiao Sui'er happily agreed, and turned around to make arrangements. After a while, the tea was brewed and the desserts were served. These people were not polite, and started drinking tea one after another. [

Su Jin looked at Wang Anshi, but he hadn't seen him for several months. Wang Anshi looked much older, with a faint look of dust on his face, but he was still in high spirits and had a pleasant demeanor.

"Brothers, it's been half a year since we left, and I miss you guys so much." Su Jin put down his teacup and smiled.

Wu Hengxin was chewing on the pastry, and rushed to say: "Isn't it? It's been more than half a year. You, Liu, have had a good time in the past six months. I'll hear about your murderous deeds when I'm waiting in Yingtian. I'm so envious of you." .”

Wang Anshi blamed: "What is killing the Quartet? Su Xiandi is doing things with his head in order to understand the dangerous situation in the Song Dynasty. Didn't Master Bao talk to us that day? Extraordinary things need extraordinary people to do it. You and I are afraid of doing it." It’s impossible to do it at all, and it’s useless to be envious.”

Wu Hengxin and Wei Songhe nodded and said, "Yes, only the sixth child can accomplish this great event."

Wang Anshi coughed and said, "Why did I tell you before I came here? Why do you still call me "Lao Liu Lao Liu"? From now on, you will all be called Su Xiandi. Now you have different identities, so don't be so casual."

Wu Hengxin and Wei Songhe nodded quickly and said, "Oh, I forgot when I got excited."

Su Jin was stunned and said, "Why bother? My brothers, aren't they born?"

Wang Anshi said: "Don't worry about the title, my brother. Although it's not a big deal, you still need to pay attention to the superiority and inferiority. The brotherhood is at ease in your heart, so why should you care about the title?"

Su Jin thought for a while, but he didn't make a sound. Wang Anshi is a careful person. I'm afraid he had already realized that he was reluctant to marry him that day. go.

A few people changed the topic, and naturally talked about tomorrow's exam. Yingtian Mansion and Kaifeng Mansion belong to the east and west roads of Beijing, so the examination is also in Bianliang City. Back to Bianliang.

For the upcoming test, Wang Anshi is quite confident. He remembered that when he was in the academy last time, he told Su Jin that he would not be afraid even if he took the test immediately. He just didn't care, according to what he said, the big deal would be to go back to Laizhou Mansion to help his parents sell meat.

Su Jin was hesitating whether to tell them the rules he had researched. After much deliberation, he decided not to tell them. Firstly, there was too much time to tell them. People make jokes, it's better for me to refrain from doing such side things in front of Wang Anshi, so as not to be despised by him.

"Tomorrow morning, I will go to the Gongyuan to get the number plate and enter the venue. Then I will have to rely on myself. I will eat and live in the shed for three days and three nights, but I will suffer a lot." Wang Anshi laughed.

Su Jin asked in surprise: "Are you eating and living in the shed? Are you not allowed to go out?"

Wang Anshi said in amazement: "Don't you know? Unless you give up the test, those who give up the test will be banned from the next scientific test. No matter whether you pass the test or not, you still need to stay up for three days and three nights."

Su Jin heaved a sigh of relief and said, "No one told me, something almost went wrong."

Xiao Sui'er who was standing on the side said: "Who said that no one mentioned the master's preparations, it's just that I didn't come in time to tell you, Ms. Yan helped you organize the extra-large food boxes, and even specially sewed a new one for you." The quilt has been brought over, and it was for the young master to bring it into the shed."

Su Jin let out a cry and said, "I don't know when it was delivered." [

"I came here last night. The young master is here. Miss Yan ordered not to disturb the young master. He drank a cup of tea and left."

Su Jin remained silent, grateful in his heart, and it was Yan Biyun who was careful and thought of everything for him.

Wang Anshi winked and said: "My dear brother is so blessed, it seems that the wedding is coming soon."

Su Jin waved his hand and said, "It's still early, what are you going to get married? It's not going to hurt her."

Wang Anshi smiled and said: "My words are not right. I heard that my virtuous brother has been awarded the post of clerk of the history museum by the emperor. Isn't this fame? The grain affairs matter was a triumph, and the bandit's nest was pacified, and the ink official was taken away. Recently, I heard that And drove the envoys of the Liao Kingdom away in a desperate manner, is this called a crime?"

Su Jin said: "How do you know everything?"

Wang Anshi proudly said: "Being in Yingtian, with the world in mind, even though he is a scholar, he must always pay attention to the world's major affairs, otherwise how can he be called a qualified Song citizen?"

Su Jin admired inwardly, seeing Wang Anshi's true qualities as a statesman at this time, it is conceivable that becoming a famous man in the future will not come out of thin air, but the result of his lofty ambitions.

Wang Anshi took out a letter from his pocket and handed it to Su Jindao: "My dear brother, this is what I brought to you from Qi Shan's long life. It's still the same thing. The academy will be promoted to the Imperial College next year. The emperor said that the academy should at least produce a top three." Fang Keenzhun, although you are from Huainan Road, you are a student of Yingtian Academy after studying at Yingtianfu Academy, the head of the mountain means that you hope that your virtuous brother can win the first place and contribute to the academy's promotion to the Imperial Academy."

Su Jin hurriedly said: "I don't have this ability, isn't the head of the mountain misjudged the person? In fact, brother Jiefu is the biggest hope. I just hope to be successful. As for the top three, there is really nothing I can do. "

Wang Anshi smiled and said: "You don't have to be too modest, brother. The head of the mountain doesn't just write letters to people. If he didn't value you, he would ask him specifically. Of course, Brother Yu is also eagerly looking forward to it in person. Let's work together, not only for The academy is also for myself."

Su Jin nodded in agreement, and put the letter into his sleeve.Several people chatted and talked, recalling the matter of the academy was naturally a constant topic, and then talked about the sentimentality of the two elder brothers who had passed away, and then cheered each other up for tomorrow's scientific examination, and talked about noon, nothing. Not stuffy.

At noon, Su Jin held a family banquet and insisted on keeping them for lunch. The three of them left after drinking and eating satiated; Gather together and enter the arena, and then bid farewell.

In the afternoon, Su Jin went to Yan's mansion to look for Yan Biyun to thank her, and also wanted to ask Yan Shu for some advice on how to take the exam. Unexpectedly, Yan Shu was not in the mansion, and Yan Biyun was at home leisurely today. Fan.

After the matter was over, Yan Biyun leaned into Su Jin's arms with a blushing face and asked, "How sure is Lang Jun about tomorrow's scientific examination?"

Su Jin frowned and said, "Half a point."

Yan Biyun chuckled and said, "Finally, you have something you are not sure about."

Su Jin said: "I'm not sure, are you happy? Your husband is bullied like the son of a concubine because he has no fame. No matter how great the contribution is, he won't be rewarded. You don't have much face when you follow me."

Yan Biyun said with a smile: "The slave family doesn't want to be the wife of some high-ranking official to be with you, so the slave family doesn't care."

Su Jin sighed and said, "You don't care, but I do. No matter what, I must pass the exam this time, even if it's cheating."

Yan Biyun jumped up and said: "Cheating is not allowed. The cheater will be expelled from his reputation for a lifetime, can no longer be an official for a lifetime, and will be tied to a wooden pillar in front of the gate of the Gongyuan for two months. Very strict, don't make a joke."

Su Jin laughed, reached into Yan Biyun's arms and gently kneaded her twin peaks: "Look at you, is your husband such a spineless person? Besides, you forgot that I have Do you have the big three-yuan jade pendant to protect your body? With the big three-yuan jade pendant you gave me, you can block and kill gods and Buddhas, everything is under control; see, I will bring you back with a three-yuan winning streak.” [

Yan Biyun endured the harassment with his hands on his chest, rolled a glance at Su Jin and said, "Blowing!"