Encounter with the Four Great Talents

This news is really surprising. Suzhou Prefecture has always been a place where talented people gather, and their standards have always been high, especially the first few, which are basically relatively easy to win in the test.Tang Yin didn't take the exam because he didn't let him go and he didn't want to go. I don't know why Zhu Yunming didn't take the exam. Anyway, this is a miserable person who failed many times in history.But Tang Shen was a little surprised that Xu Zhenqing didn't pass the exam. He remembered that Xu Zhenqing had won the Jinshi in history, isn't it this year?

"Mr. Xu failed the exam? But because he was unwell?"

"It doesn't seem to be. But I heard that Mr. Xu is quite public in the capital, and he seems to have caused some trouble."

Tang Shen raised his eyebrows and sneered.Where is the capital city? A signboard fell and hit ten people, nine of them were of status and background. It is necessary to be cautious in words and deeds in the capital city.Tang Yin's case of leaking test questions in history may not have been a lawsuit caused by his conceited talent and flamboyant display.This Xu Zhenqing didn't know what she had done, probably because she got into trouble in the capital and made herself frustrated in the test.

Wen Zhengming had almost digested the contents of his stomach, and was finally able to sit up straight.Scratching his head in embarrassment, he felt that what he said next was not very upright, but Tang Shen decided to let him hear it.So he leaned over and said softly: "I heard before that Mr. Xu is arrogant and conceited, and disdains to be with others. But he is quite friendly to Mr. Zhu. It is because Mr. Zhu is the grandson of a high-ranking official in Beijing, so he pleases Mr. Zhu." Woolen cloth."

"If this is true, then this Mr. Xu is not worth handing over." Although Tang Shen saw that Xu Zhenqing had done nothing wrong from the perspective of a modern person, who wouldn't want to have a backer.It's just that it's so obvious, but it's inferior.

"Yes, the friendship between gentlemen is as light as water, no matter how bad it is, we should treat each other sincerely. If this person deliberately has other thoughts when interacting with others, it is really shameless." Wen Zhengming said here Say no more, speaking ill of people behind their backs makes him very uncomfortable.The two chatted for a while, and made an appointment to find Fang Xingzhou together the next day, then they broke up and went home.

Hearing about Fang Xingzhou, the kind-hearted Qiu family immediately overflowed with sympathy, and prepared a lot of things she thought should be used overnight for Tang Shen to take with him, and prepared to give them to the future Fang Nuyuan and his poor brother.Because there were too many things, and because Tang Shen was too tired from walking all day yesterday, he refused to continue walking, so after Wen Zhengming came, the two went in a carriage.

Fang Xingzhou's home is in a small alley, and the carriage cannot squeeze into the bluestone path.Tang Shen asked Yong Lu to follow him with his belongings, and another servant who was traveling with him stayed outside the alley to guard the carriage. After arranging everything, Tang Shen followed Wen Zhengming to Fang's house.

The houses here seem to be old, and they are all small gates and small courtyards. Most of them have two or three houses. There are some chickens and ducks in the yard, and they don't look rich.And Wen Zhengming stopped outside a dilapidated wooden door, sighed and said, "This is it."

Tang Shen raised his eyebrows, he heard a strange cry coming from inside.His voice was hoarse but also sharp, and he looked very angry, but his roar couldn't make a sound, which made Tang Shen feel as if he heard the roar of a wild beast.

Wen Zhengming gave a dry laugh twice in embarrassment, and said, "This is... Xiaodu, he..." Then he sighed again.

Tang Shen smiled and didn't care, and reached out to knock on the door.

Then, hearing a ping-pong noise inside, a footstep approached immediately, and then the door was pulled open with a rattle, and a man appeared in front of him.

Tang Shen sized him up indiscriminately. The man looked about 23. He was very young, but looked extremely haggard.He obviously has a tall figure, but he looks a little thin because he is too thin.Wearing a gray-blue bunt suit with water stains on it, he looked a little embarrassed.But if you look carefully, this man's temples are protruding, his muscles are strong and powerful, his palms are large and powerful, and there are calluses on his joints. He is a good outsider.

Fang Xingzhou saw the young man standing at the door at a glance. The young man who was younger than his younger brother had handsome and exquisite features, a calm but calm demeanor, and was wearing a dark robe of excellent material, looking noble and solemn.I was a little dazed for a while, and I couldn't figure out the identity of this person.

Seeing him in a daze, Wen Zhengming called out, "Brother Fang."

Fang Xingzhou woke up startled: "Abi is here, please come in, the house...is a bit messy, please don't dislike it."

Wen Zhengming turned his head and glanced at Tang Shen. Seeing that Tang Shen's expression remained unchanged, he nodded and went in: "It's okay, Brother Shen, please."

Tang Shen stepped in and glanced at the yard.The small yard is more dilapidated and narrower than the other houses he saw in the alley. There are about two houses, but they seem to be in disrepair, and the roof tiles on the roof are incomplete. .There are also a lot of mud embryos falling off the outer wall of the house. Although it is not enough for ventilation, it is not durable.There are some things scattered in the yard, most of which are still dirty on the ground.

Tang Shen didn't say anything, walked around the things on the ground and followed Fang Xingzhou into the room.

This slightly larger room is almost fully functional. The kitchen, dining room, living room, and bedroom are all here. It reminds Tang Shen of the single room he rented when he first went to work in other places.It's just that a door next to this room is closed, and you can't see inside. If you want to come to his younger brother, he should be locked inside.

Tang Shen didn't ask any questions. After sitting down, after being introduced by Wen Zhengming, he gave something to express his and his mother's feelings.Fang Xingzhou continued to thank him with some trepidation.Then Tang Shen began to ask about Fang Xingzhou's ability and experience. Fang Xingzhou's answer made him quite satisfied. This person's kung fu was passed down in his family, and he was not weak after practicing hard since he was a child.After leaving the yamen, he also had the experience of being a nursing home, and his ability is indeed good.

Seeing that Tang Shen seemed satisfied with himself, Fang Xingzhou confessed his difficult situation with a wry smile: "Young Master Tang, to tell you the truth, as long as I have an errand to support Xiaodu, I have no other requirements. It's just that Xiaodu...although he is sick, he is a good boy, I only leave him as a family member, and I can't let him go."

Tang Shen slightly raised his hand to stop him from speaking: "I know what you mean, I don't mean to let you leave Brother Ling and go to Wu County alone." Seeing the surprise on Fang Xingzhou's face, Tang Shen smiled slightly: "I haven't seen Brother Ling , but Brother Ling is also a poor person, I can't help you, but at least I won't do such a thing that takes away your life." After thinking for a while, he said: "I think, 30 taels of silver every six months, as Brother Fang Although the salary of our nursing home is not much, it will naturally increase if you do well in the future or if you get promoted. By the way, if your younger brother can also work, the salary will naturally be calculated separately. Oh, there is no need to sign a contract of sale. "

Fang Xingzhou's lips trembled with excitement, and he lowered his head to wipe his eyes.Wen Zhengming felt relieved, reached out and patted Fang Xingzhou's shoulder, and sincerely thanked Tang Shen silently.

At this moment, there was a sudden bang that startled the four people in the room, and everyone's eyes turned to the room with the tightly closed door.Fang Xingzhou even jumped up immediately: "Xiaodu!"

After calling, Fang Xingzhou looked at Tang Shen with some hesitation.It's not that he didn't have the opportunity to be a nursing home before, and some people agreed to bring Xiaodu to live in the host's house together because of his pity.But after meeting Xiaodu, they all dismissed him.He finally met Tang Shen, who seemed a very good employer, and really didn't want Xiaodu to scare him away.Can't help but explained to Tang Shen with some worry: "Actually, Xiaodu is usually very good. Today, because I didn't take him out for a walk, so..."

Tang Shen raised his eyebrows and didn't move.Wen Zhengming also said: "Yes, yes, brother Shen, you said you would come today, so Brother Fang got up early in the morning and waited at home, but...but Xiaodu...uh, he lost his temper, so..."

Tang Shen shook his head and said, "It's okay, go and see Xiaodu, he's already angry, it's not good for him to keep him locked up."

Fang Xingzhou gratefully ran over to open the door to see his younger brother, and Wen Zhengming followed him in, not at ease.

Yonglu listened to the screaming and crying inside, and Fang Xingzhou and Wen Zhengming's constant explanations to comfort him. The corners of his mouth twitched, and he bent down hesitantly and said in Tang Shen's ear: "Second Master, this...is not very good. Bar?"

"As long as the child doesn't hurt anyone, it's nothing special." Tang Shen stood up and walked slowly to the door of the room to watch.Yong Lu followed worriedly, stood behind him, and craned his neck to look curiously.

The room was very drab, with a bed in the corner, a table with rounded corners, and a box locked in the corner.There were many things scattered on the ground, including clothes, cloth towels, leather balls, and even books, which were crushed under the overturned chair.Tang Shen's eyes were very good, so he could tell that it was "Thousand Characters", and to his surprise, except for being pressed under the chair, the book was still in good condition, not torn into strips like clothes.

At this moment, Fang Xingzhou and Wen Zhengming were standing together by the bed, suppressing a struggling young man hard. Because he was blocked, his face could not be seen, but it could be seen that he was struggling very hard, punching and kicking. Got kicked several times.

Tang Shen couldn't see it, and walked in with a sigh. Yong Lu was so frightened that he subconsciously wanted to hold him, but he pushed him away.

When he came to the bed, he stretched out his hand to push Wen Zhengming away, and then pushed Fang Xingzhou aside, motioning the two of them not to talk, and looked at Fang Xingdu who quickly jumped up and curled up in the corner.

Fang Xingdu was 15 years old. Although he was one year older than Tang Shen, he looked thin and petite, almost eleven or twelve years old.The face is small but the eyes are big, and it looks scary when you stare at people.Tang Shen raised his eyebrows, spread his hands out to indicate that he was harmless, and then asked softly in his usual soft or weak voice: "Xiaodu?"

Fang Xingdu met Tang Shen for the first time, and he was in the most emotional situation. No one knew when he would violently hurt Tang Shen.So Fang Xingzhou stared at the two nervously, and Wen Zhengming and Yonglu almost held their breath and looked at him worriedly.

Tang Shen smiled slightly, and continued to call Fang Xingdu's name in this soft, feather-like voice. In another way to win over the relationship between the two, he began to recite, and he recited "Thousand Characters".

He was right. Fang Xingzhou would try his best to teach his brother some common sense of life, including reading and writing, when he was free.However, Fang Xingdu's ability to accept is limited. After studying "Thousand Characters" for a year, I don't know if he has learned it.However, Fang Xingdu is very familiar with the words and sentences in the book after being exposed to this book for a year.

Tang Shen recited the book in a very slow tone, smiling patiently all the time, looking at Fang Xingdu tenderly, and recited it sentence by sentence.Then, under the surprised gazes of the other three people, Fang Xingdu no longer curled up nervously, and slowly relaxed. He no longer stared at Tang Shen in horror, but looked at Tang Shen in a very submissive manner. , even slightly moved closer to Tang Shen.

Tang Shen recited for a while, turned around and drove the three out. Although the three were a little worried, they still retreated slowly.

After a full hour, Tang Shen came out, holding the very well-behaved Fang Xingdu by the hand.

Tang Shen took out a snack from the things he brought, stuffed it into Fang Xingdu's hand, and asked him to sit on a stool in the corner to eat, and Fang Xingdu just walked over obediently, holding the snack in both hands Holding a little bit to eat.

After talking for so long, Tang Shen also became thirsty. He poured down two large glasses of water and said, "It doesn't matter, Xiaodu is very smart and well-behaved. He just lost his temper just now, so he will be fine if he strokes his hair."

The three of them looked at him adoringly, Tang Shen smiled, and said to Fang Xingzhou: "I still have some things to do in Changzhou, and you guys just take care of it these days, and when you go back, you have to come with us Went to Wu County."

Fang Xingzhou immediately said: "Yes, please rest assured, young master."

Tang Shen gestured, and Yonglu took out the 30 taels of silver ingot and put it down. Tang Shen smiled and said, "It's an advance payment for half a year's wages, I think you should need it. If there is any leftover, give it to yourself and your little one." Buy two sets of clothes, and eat something good to nourish your body."

Fang Xingzhou finally couldn't help crying in front of Tang Shen, sobbing until he couldn't make a sound, Tang Shen waited for him to calm down under Wen Zhengming's persuasion, and continued: "When you arrive in Wu County, let Xiaodu follow me, I will Try to see if you can teach Xiaodu to learn something, but I haven't taught it before, if you don't teach it well, please don't be offended by Big Brother Fang."

"No, no, Xiaodu is very good with the young master, and it is Xiaodu's blessing to be with the young master." Fang Xingzhou only felt that he was about to faint from the pie falling from the sky, and his biggest problem was easily solved by his boss. He took it and took it, what else is he unwilling to do?Even Xiaodu can't learn anything in his life, as long as he can be so obedient by his boss's side, it's good!

Tang Shen nodded and said, "If there are no other questions, I will be going back soon." He stood up and walked to Fang Xingdu's side.Fang Xingdu had already finished eating the snack, and was sitting obediently looking at Tang Shen.Tang Shen took another apple, washed it with water in the water tank in the corner, handed it to him, stroked his head and said, "My dear, listen to your brother, I'll come and see you in a few days, okay? "

Fang Xingdu was biting into the apple while looking at Tang Shen and nodding obediently.Tang Shen smiled in satisfaction, then patted his head.

The author has something to say: Fang Xingzhou seems to be very suitable for developing into a CP, and the queen being attacked by a loyal dog is also my favorite pairing!