Red Mansion: Bastards rule the roost

Chapter 162 Chapter 158.5 Photographic Memory
  After spending most of the day dealing with secular affairs, introducing Jia Yun to Yan Fei and others, arranging everyone's errands, and looking at the training of the soldiers, Jia Cong took time out to prepare for the military examination.

"The law says: Use the right combination to win with the strange. However, if you are right, you can use the formation; if you are strange, you have no way to use change. If the strange cannot be right, it will be sharp but useless; if it is right, it will not be strange, even though it is correct, it will have no effect. Therefore, they must work together, and then they can be victorious in a hundred battles. Therefore, it is said: To govern the masses is like ruling a few, not because of points; to fight the masses is like fighting a few, not only in form and name; it is not a miracle that the masses of the three armies can be attacked by the enemy without being defeated. Is it right..."

Jia Cong was locked in his room and recited loudly the standard answers sent by Niu Jizong. Although there was no title, it can be guessed from this military strategy article that it must be about the Qizheng changes in the art of war.

Even though it was cheating, he had to do it as truthfully as possible. He didn't want to be easily exposed like Wu Zhuangyuan Su Qier, which would be embarrassing.

"Hey, brother Cong is working so hard, are you going to take the first prize?" Daiyu came in with a smile.

Baochai, who was walking with him, smiled and said, "What are you reading?"

Jia Cong smiled and said: "I am reading an article on military strategy. It is very well written. You are here just in time. I still don't understand some parts, so I just want to ask for advice."

"Hey, with my little ink, I don't dare to teach you, the most talented person in the country." Daiyu covered her mouth and smiled.

Baochai smiled and shook his head, walked over and said, "What don't you understand?"

Jia Cong said: "Look at this sentence, this sentence, and here..." His foundation in ancient Chinese is weak, and he doesn't understand many parts, so he just memorizes them by rote.

Seeing him "pointing out the world", Daiyu couldn't help but laugh and said sarcastically: "What a great talent, just tell me what you understand, to save you trouble."

Jia Cong's face turned red and he said, "You're such a pretty boy, how dare you make fun of me? Look carefully at your buttocks."

Daiyu blushed when she heard this, stomped her feet in disbelief, hid behind Baochai and said, "Sister Baochai, you still don't care about him."

"Cong'er, you're acting silly again." Baochai rolled her eyes at him and gave him a gentle push on the shoulder.

Jia Cong chuckled: "Qingwen, bring me a stool. Sit next to me and explain to me." He handed the letter to Baochai.

At that moment, two people sat beside him, one on the left and the other on the right. Each of them explained a few words. Jia Cong was very happy and said: "No wonder the literati of the past and present like to read at night with red sleeves and fragrance. There is no need to look for Yan Ruyu from books when accompanied by beautiful women." .”

The two of them spat shyly: "That's nonsense. If you don't study hard, we're leaving."

"Don't go, don't go. I know how to memorize it. If you don't believe me, just give me a test." Jia Cong hurriedly pulled the two of them.

"I'll do it." Daiyu pursed her lips and smiled, hid the paper behind her back, and said, "If you raise a hundred thousand soldiers and go deep into the bandit territory, the army is in front, and the fortified city has not yet been conquered... what's behind?"

"Hmm... well... this, the fortified city has not yet been... lowered... I am familiar with this sentence..." Jia Cong pinched his chin and thought for a long time, but could not come up with it.

The two chuckled. Daiyu pinched his face and said, "It's a shame for such a talented man to talk nonsense and say he knows how to memorize it."

Jia Cong said nonchalantly: "I knew it, but you came to interrupt me and forgot about it." Jia Cong took the time to memorize this article of more than 1,500 words for two days, but he only memorized 60-70% of it.

"Young girl, just pretend that everyone has the same photographic memory as you. The exam will start the day after tomorrow. Please return it to Cong'er and continue reading." Baochai advised.

Daiyu returned the note to Jia Cong, looked at Baochai and said with a smile: "What a Leyangzi wife. If I am reincarnated as a man in my next life, I must marry Sister Bao."

"Damn girl, where did you learn to speak glibly? You are still our young lady, so you are not ashamed." Baochai said angrily with a blush on her face.

Watching the two bickering, Jia Cong giggled on the side.

"Brother Cong, you idiot, hurry up and recite it, I'll already know how to recite it." Daiyu glared at him and said.

"Bragging, then recite it to me." Jia Cong said with a smile.

"Humph, listen. The Dharma says: Use the right combination to win with the unexpected..." Daiyu really finished reciting it in one breath, like the wind flowing on the water, as smooth as silk, without any setbacks.

Jia Cong was dumbfounded: "Zi'er actually has a photographic memory. How can you let people live?"

"It's just that Brother Cong is stupid. Ask Sister Bao if she can memorize it too." Daiyu smiled and tapped his forehead. Jia Cong looked at Baochai hurriedly.

Baochai pursed his lips and smiled, nodded, a little embarrassed, and comforted: "It's just that your memory is a little bit worse. You are so talented and clever, and the poems you write are so good, you are above the rest of the world. We envy you." I couldn’t be more envious.”

Jia Cong regained some of the self-esteem of a man and said with a smile, "How lucky Cong is to have Sister Debao as his wife."

"Humph." Daiyu snorted and turned her back, feeling bitter in her heart. Brother Cong was too partial, so he always loved Bao Yatou. Now she has a much more cheerful temperament, and has gained lifelong support, and is no longer immovable. Cry.

Although Baochai was happy, she quickly pushed Jia Cong and pointed at Daiyu.

Jia Cong reached over, put his arms around Daiyu, and said with a smile: "I will have no regrets in my life if I have Zhu Er as my wife."

"Bah, you are too lazy to talk to you because of your clever words. If you still don't memorize your book, be careful and hand in the blank paper tomorrow." Daiyu said angrily, with a smile on her face.

"Okay, sit down and don't disturb me."

"We are just here to tell you something. We, the sisters, have pooled our money together to treat you as a host at Lixiangyuan tomorrow night. I wish you a great success. Let's go now. I won't disturb you to read your books." Baochai stood up with a smile and took the Daiyu left.

"Then I'll bother Sister Bao."

After memorizing it for another day, Jia Cong finally understood the article thoroughly. He felt relieved, looked at the sky and saw that it was already late, so he got up and planned to go to Lixiangyuan.

"Third brother! I don't think I have one." Jia Huan scurried in like a monkey. In the past three months, he had grown taller and stronger. It was obvious that he had put in some effort in practicing kung fu.

"Why haven't I seen you in the past few days?" Jia Cong said with a smile.

"My mother said you were busy these days and asked me not to disturb you."

Jia Cong smiled and patted his shoulder, saying, "What's the difference between you and me, brothers?"

"Third brother, is Yangzhou so stubborn?" Jia Huan asked.

"I'm so naughty, but it's a pity that I don't have time to be naughty, Third Brother." Jia Cong said with a smile, "Can you insist on practicing every day?"

Jia Huan nodded hurriedly and said: "Practice three nines in the winter and three volts in the summer, day and night, rain and wind."

Jia Cong smiled and said nonsense, "What have you learned from Master Wang Jin in the past three months?" Before leaving Beijing, Jia Cong asked Wang Jin to teach Jia Huan on his behalf.

Jia Huan raised his brows and said with a smile: "Master Wang Jin was full of praise for me, praising me for being smart and clever. He taught me fists, kicks, sword skills, and spear and stick skills with all my money."

Jia Cong didn't know Wang Jin's temper, so how could he praise others easily? He shook his head and said, "You are too clever. You will still need to practice your basic skills in the future."

Jia Huan stuck out his tongue, knowing that he could not hide it from the third brother, so he smiled and said: "I obey my orders. Has the third brother brought any naughty ideas to me this time?"

Jia Cong glared at him and said, "Qingwen, bring me the things I brought for Brother Huan."

Jia Huan couldn't put it down while holding this exquisite carved wooden bow made by a master craftsman. It was much more beautiful than the military-standard hard bow of his third brother. He pulled it slightly but didn't pull it.

"Last time you said you were interested in my bow. I will bring you a good bow this time. As for when you can draw it, it's up to you." Jia Cong said with a smile, this is also a two-stone bow. , he was used to the old bow Wang Jin gave him, and he was too lazy to change it.

"Thank you, third brother, thank you, third brother." Jia Huan hugged Jia Cong and smiled.

"Let's go. Qingwen, ask the two girls to get the things I brought for the sisters." Jia Cong smiled and led Jia Huan out.

　Sorry, the chapter number was wrong, one chapter was skipped, there will be one more chapter today. This chapter is inserted between 158 and 159. . .

　　
  　
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