My country, you can pinch it

As soon as noon came, after a class, students in twos and threes came out together, with dull eyes, saying goodbye to Shang Jinling.

On the other side, the twins and Gao Xueli were waiting for Shang Jinling and Shang Yangyang to return to the Hou Mansion together.

Seeing the dejected twins, Shang Jinling and Shang Yangyang glanced at each other, and couldn't help asking curiously, "What's wrong with Sixth Sister and Seventh Sister?"

Hearing this, the twins scratched their heads, cupped their fists at Gao Xueli, and begged for mercy.

"You guys..." Gao Xueli shook his head and sighed, as if he didn't want to say more, and walked forward with his hands behind his back.

Shang Yangyang next to him said quietly: "It must have failed the exam."

Twins: "..." One hit kills, quite embarrassing.

Received Shang Jinling's surprised and speechless gaze, Shang Xiaowu bit the bullet and asked, "Where's Yang Yang?"

Shang Yangyang immediately raised his head and raised his chest, and took out the paper proudly, "Look, of course I passed, I am the squad leader handpicked by my uncle!"

It's unbelievable, the youngest child in the class, Shang Yangyang didn't come last?

Seeing their astonished faces, Shang Yangyang couldn't help feeling refreshed, and imitating Gao Xueli, shaking his head with his hands behind his back and sighing, "Sixth Aunt, Seventh Aunt, you all say that reading is like sailing against the current, if you don't advance, you will fall back... ..." After finishing speaking, she turned her head to look at Shang Jinling, "Little uncle, you are right this time."

Now holding the passing paper in his hand, he seemed to be standing on the commanding heights. What he said made people laugh and cry. Shang Jinling touched her head and said, "That's right, it's really good. Keep up the good work."

Shang Yangyang's eyebrows almost flew up, "Yeah!"

The teachers and students here are harmonious and happy, and Shang Xiaoshuang over there twitched the corner of her mouth and muttered: "We can't even compare with this little girl?"

Hearing this, Shang Xiaowu trotted to catch up with Gao Xueli, clasped his hands together, and begged: "Brother-in-law, don't tell grandfather! Please, we are all over, we can't afford to lose this man!"

Gao Xueli said in a calm voice, expressionless: "If you spend more time, you won't be able to get such a test paper, Xiaoshuang Xiaowu, you are slack."

The twins immediately slumped their shoulders and admitted their mistake in a low voice: "I'm sorry, brother-in-law."

Of course, it won’t work if you don’t tell the Marquis of Xiling, the so-called equal treatment, seeing these two papers, Marquis Xiling looked at the two very well-behaved little granddaughters with low brows and pleasing eyes, stroked his beard, and said to Monk Gao Xueli: " When are you going to leave?"

This time, Gao Xueli went to Yongliang to take the county exam. Apart from accompanying Shang Jinling in the exam, he also went to visit His Highness King Ning to discuss the new policy.

Gao Xueli replied: "Three days later."

Xilinghou nodded: "Then the school must be closed for at least a month."

Shang Jinling said: "Don't worry, grandfather, our teaching progress is relatively fast, and we have left enough homework, so as not to delay their studies, if they are slack..."

"We'll see when we come back for the exam." Gao Xueli glanced at the twins.

The two girls shrank their necks immediately.

"In that case, let Xiaoshuang and Xiaowu go with you, and not only protect them, but also supervise them to learn from each other."

Marquis Xiling's proposal caused the twins to scream, "Are we going too?"

"Why don't you go? Xueli and Ling'er are both frail scholars, and they should be escorted. You two are the only ones in the whole Houfu who are idle every day, and you still failed the exam." Xilinghou looked over with displeased eyes, Showing his majesty, "Hmph, if you continue to stay in the Hou's mansion, I'm afraid it will be three days of fishing and two days of drying the net, forgetting everything, and embarrassing the old man."

The twins opened their mouths, unable to refute, and looked back at Gao Xueli and Shang Jinling, who actually smiled and said, "Don't worry, Sixth Sister and Seventh Sister, with me and brother-in-law around, your studies will definitely improve."

"..." To die.

Shang Yangyang rolled his small eyes, feeling a little moved in his heart, "Grandpa."

The Marquis of Xiling asked kindly: "What's wrong with Yangyang?" The treatment is different if you do well in the exam, and your tone is much gentler.

"Can Yangyang go with you too?" She asked while hugging Xilinghou's leg.

Xilinghou frowned, "You want to go too?"

"Well, Yangyang hasn't left Shacheng yet, and I want to visit Yongliang. I heard there are many interesting things to do." Shang Yangyang's eyes are bright, shining with anticipation.

The Marquis of Xiling suddenly said in a deep voice: "Nonsense, your second uncle and little uncle both have important matters, they are not going to visit the mountains and rivers."

"I will be obedient and not run around, and I can also protect my little uncle. Let me go, grandpa, okay?" Granddaughters are worthless, but there is only one great-granddaughter. Although Xilinghou is strict, but To Shang Yangyang but not serious.

At this time, Shang Jinling said: "Then let Yangyang go, grandfather, I will take good care of her."

"Little uncle is the best!" Shang Yangyang happily turned around and hugged Shang Jinling's waist.

Shang Jinling nodded her little nose, "Follow me to go out, not only the holiday homework has to be completed, but I will also make extra arrangements."

"Ah?" Shang Yangyang opened his mouth.

Shang Jinling looked at her teasingly, "How about it, are you still going?"

Shang Yangyang's little face suddenly became tangled, do you still need to do homework?Thinking of all those copying, writing, and memorizing, she flinched a little, but she was finally able to go to another city, and she really didn't want to miss this opportunity...

Seeing Shang Jinling staring at herself in a leisurely manner, Shang Yangyang bit her lips, the villain in her heart was fighting, suddenly her eyes lit up, and she laughed, "Little uncle, I remembered, too Grandpa entrusted me with an important task, for your health, Yangyang has to supervise your boxing training, so I will go to Yongliang as well." With a small waist, he looked sly.

Shang Jinling was slightly taken aback when he heard the words, and burst out laughing: "That's right, the little girl has learned to fight against the general."

"Is it a deal?" Yang Yang raised his hand.

Shang Jinling nodded and said, "Deal." The big and small hands clapped each other.

"In that case, let's go." Xilinghou agreed.

Three days later, Shang Jinling set off from Shacheng to Yongliang with Gao Xueli and Shang Yangyang in the carriage that Liu Ke specially rebuilt for him, escorted by twins.

At this moment, Liu Ke was patrolling the examination room of the county examination, accompanied by the newly appointed county magistrate Gong, followed by a string of minor officials.

"Your Highness, according to your instructions, all the huts have been painted, the tables and chairs have been replaced with new ones, and the environment is much better than before. This is all thanks to His Highness!"

Liu Ke looked around in the hut, and couldn't help frowning slightly, "Master Gong."

Mr. Gong said anxiously: "The officer is here."

"Why didn't the king see that there was a latrine nearby? Could it be that he settled in there during the exam?"

Mr. Gong replied: "Yes, in order to prevent candidates from walking back and forth, they are not allowed to leave the dormitory. There are barrels and lids inside, and generally they cannot smoke people."

"How could it not be smoked?" Liu Ke looked at him in surprise, "This exam requires concentration, and there is a faint smell of feces and urine next to it. If it were you, would you be able to write a good article?"

Mr. Gong was taken aback, but hasn't the exams been like this since ancient times?This can also be regarded as a training for candidates.

Liu Ke said: "I'll give you an order. If the exam starts, once someone uses the pail, the clerk will immediately bring out the filth. It's full of students. Dashun's future, how can it be so negligent?"

"That's what His Highness said."

Liu Ke took two more steps, and suddenly asked again: "I heard that the exam is only for one day? Four rounds in a row?"

"Yes."

"Then what will they do for lunch?"

"Return to Your Highness, the candidates will bring their own meals."

"Bring your own? What can you bring? Isn't it that you can't even eat something hot? What if it hurts your stomach if it's cold?"

Liu Ke asked three times in a row, causing cold sweat to fall on Master Gong's forehead. He said, "Your Highness, most candidates bring buns, dry biscuits or steamed buns. They won't spoil your stomach if you eat them, but if they do..." That's theirs too. If you are unlucky, you can't blame others.

Liu Ke was dissatisfied, "I can see from this that you didn't understand my king's intentions."

Lord Gong quickly bowed his head and saluted: "Please give me your advice, Your Highness."

"Master Gong, you are also a rare scholar in Yongliang. You should know how scarce scholars are here! Because Yongliang is located in a remote place, no one with a reputation is willing to come here to be an official. It is difficult for anyone who has the qualifications to be an official, let alone educate the people."

He pointed to these empty huts, as if he had seen the scholars who were sitting at their desks for the exam, and said righteously, "These are all good seedlings from our Yongliang native place. They are born with a different feeling for this place, just like a mother and child. As parents, we count on them to be successful. Shouldn't we try our best to give them a good examination room environment to help them get good grades? In this way, maybe we will think of Yongliang in the future and appreciate this care , Returning to the homeland, and feeding back in return?"

These words can be said to be sincere and heartfelt, let alone Mr. Gong, even the subordinate officials around were stunned, and Xiaotuanzi even opened his mouth wide, looking like he had seen a ghost.

Mr. Gong slowly raised his hand and bowed deeply to Liu Ke, "Your Highness's words are shocking. It's because the officials are biased. His Highness attaches great importance to scholars and cares about Yongliang, which is beyond the reach of ordinary people. It's amazing." Moved! Thank you for your advice, Your Highness, I know what to do."

"That's right." Liu Ke patted him on the shoulder and said earnestly, "Yongliang is my fiefdom, and the people in the city are my children. I hope she will get better and better. Candidates For lunch, I will find another cook to arrange for it, so Lord Gong doesn't have to worry about it."

"Thank you, Your Highness, for your kindness."

"Well, look again. If there is anything missing, make it up as soon as possible. If someone asks for money, the king will agree. Even if we save more, we can't save on studying, can we?"

Master Gong's eyes were wet and red, and he nodded heavily: "What Your Highness said is very true."

Compared with other places, Yongliang is actually not bad. There are mountains, water, food and land, and there is no shortage of population. With the Marquis of Xiling, there are even fewer wars.Moreover, the business is flourishing, the folk customs are open, and it has its own unique charm, but it has always been called a barren land, why?

It's just that they don't pay much attention to reading. The Zhang family is in power, wishing that the people would not know a single word. Lu Wanshan only knows how to make money and exploit the people, regardless of their life or death. How can he take the responsibility of enlightening?It is so rare for a prince like Liu Ke who cares for the people.

Master Gong knelt down and said in a vibrating voice: "Your Highness, I am willing to do my best to help Your Highness!"

"Ah, Lord Gong, what are you doing? Get up, I don't need you to be so heartbroken, as long as you are wholeheartedly for the good of Yongliang and the common people, that's enough." He walked out of the examination room like a dog.

"Congratulations, Your Highness."

Xiaotuanzi who followed behind Liu Ke sincerely praised: "Your Highness, you are really amazing!"

Probably the only one in the world who can speak so grandly of public favoritism, he is about to shed tears when he looks at Mr. Gong.But who would have thought that once upon a time, this King Ning would have to laugh at the scholar when he saw a scholar.

Liu Ke glanced at him and snorted coldly, "Don't think I can't hear you laughing? But I can tell you that Uncle Yun agrees with all of these, and even praised him for his foresight."

"That's right!" Xiaotuanzi quickly complimented, "Your servant just spoke from the bottom of his heart. These candidates will definitely appreciate His Highness's kindness, and they may have to sacrifice their lives and blood to serve you in the future!"

Liu Ke waved his hand, "Stop flattering, as long as Ling Ling is spared from the pain of the exam, it's worth it. Counting the days, shouldn't he arrive tomorrow?"

"Yes, Your Highness, do you want to welcome me?"

"Of course... hello, what a dead slave, you dare to make arrangements?" Liu Ke lifted his foot and kicked it.

Xiaotuanzi's chubby body was like a ball, and he dodged it with a quick jump. He said with a smile, "Your Highness, this servant will remind you."

Liu Ke rolled his eyes at him and left.

Early the next morning, he got up to get ready.

After all, it wasn’t the Marquis of Xiling who came to visit, but only a grandson-in-law and a grandson. In fact, there is no need to be too formal, but he still chose a brand new uniform. Looking at himself in the mirror, Liu Ke was also full of emotion, "I have to thank you Take a look at my mother, and the bastard Laozi, who gave me this look, just one word, Jun."

The corner of Xiaotuanzi's mouth twitched, people say that women are pleasing to themselves, so it turns out that this man is the same.

"Your Highness, Gao Xueli Monk Jinling of the Xilinghou Mansion is asking to see you." A report came from the door.

coming!

The corner of Liu Ke's mouth curled up, and he looked in the mirror again. After everything was perfect, he waved his hand, "Please."

"Yes."

In the flower hall, Liu Ke looked at the young man who was walking slowly, his eyes were burning, and he didn't see him for a moment, and he hadn't seen him for three months. The word of restraint, which was always at ease, was also defeated at this moment.

Didn't get up and walk over on the spot, just stared, already behaved well.

Xiaotuanzi had been prepared for a long time, and calmly stuffed a cup of tea into Liu Ke's hand, and reminded, "Your Highness, please use tea."

Liu Keqing coughed and did not refuse. At this time, he really needed something to calm his restless heart, so he pretended to take a sip. He didn't know what the taste was in his mouth, but his eyes couldn't help looking through the teacup. To Shang Jinling who walked all the way.

He thought to himself that his family Lingling was still so good-looking, those eyes were bent into his heart, how could there be such a person in the world, his whole body was grown according to his wishes.

The only thing that makes him dissatisfied is that he is still thin and weak. In that ghostly place of Samana, there is not much food, but there is enough sand. How can he support people? His heart aches.

It would be great if he could stay in Yongliang forever, anyway, the Xilinghou Mansion has to move here, and it doesn't matter half a year in advance, he must take good care of people, but I don't know if Shang Jinling will agree?

Liu Ke put down the teacup while thinking about it, and sighed in his heart, he must not agree.

Shang Jinling and Gao Xueli greeted together, "See His Royal Highness King Ning."

"Excuse me, there are no outsiders here, please sit down. Ling Ling, the journey is tiring, is your body still able to take it?"

Shang Jinling and Gao Xueli were not polite, they sat down on the chairs, and Shang Jinling replied: "Thanks to His Highness, the carriage is shock-absorbing, which saves a lot of hard work, so I can bear it."

"The Marquis of Xiling is in good health?"

Shang Jinling said: "Grandfather is well, he wakes up in the morning and exercises, and he is in good spirits."

When he said this, Shang Jinling's eyes could not help but fell on an... old man next to Liu Ke, who was sizing him up.

Because he was blind in one eye, wearing a one-eyed eyepatch, and his face was covered with scars and wrinkles, he looked a little scary, but his gaze was gentle and friendly, with appreciation and curiosity.

Who is this?It seems that Liu Ke has never heard it mentioned before, but being able to stay here today shows that he is a person deeply trusted by Liu Ke.

"Old man Yunluo is His Royal Highness's guest friend. He just arrived in Yongliang not long ago. Hearing His Highness mentioning Mr. Shang's talent and wit many times, helping him to turn danger into safety and gather power, I am really looking forward to it. Seeing you today, Mr. Shang is indeed young and promising. .” Saying that, Yun Zhishen raised his hand.

Shang Jinling suddenly realized that this was Liu Ke's staff behind the idea when he was in the capital, and given the other party's age and seniority, he actually saluted a young man first, which surprised Shang Jinling and apologized, so he quickly stood up and returned the salute, "Old man Sir, you are too polite, I dare not take credit for it, if it wasn't for His Highness's trust, decisiveness, and sisters who are brave and good at fighting, no matter how much Jin Ling talks, it would be useless."

"I heard that Mr. Shang is here to participate in the county examination?"

Shang Jinling replied: "Yes, I was delayed by my body before, and I never ended up in the game. Now that I have improved, I should encourage you to give it a try."

"With the talent of your son, you will definitely be able to pass it smoothly."

Shang Jinling said modestly: "I dare not say for sure, I just have to go all out."

Yun Zhi smiled deeply and nodded: "Then I wish Mr. Shang the best of luck."

"Borrow the old man's good words."

Yun Zhi looked at him deeply, at a young age, he was not proud of his talents and knew how to be humble, such qualities are rare, and he also knew how to take the imperial examinations in a down-to-earth way, instead of relying on Xiling Houfu and Ning Wang to value wantonness Acting is even more valuable.

It would be great if such a person could stay by Liu Ke's side all the time, Yun Zhishen couldn't help looking at Gao Xueli who was beside Shang Jinling.