Chapter 24 024: Xiaocheng
"We know each other, of course we know each other." Qishan was not surprised by Yu Shi Zhongcheng's reaction, still smiling slightly, "But it's a pity that we only have a one-sided relationship, I'm afraid it's Master Tian too I can’t remember. Eight years ago, Master Tian happened to be the official in charge of the Xin State Special Examination.”
Eight years ago?
Zhongzhengguan?
Two reminders made Yu Shi Zhongcheng react.
It's a bit impressive.
The so-called "special examination" is a special additional trial and assessment in addition to the normal talent selection activities. The Zhongzheng officer is the chief examiner. Scholars can enter the official career through this opportunity.
There are three assessment contents: family background, conduct and talent, and the most important, literary level.
The first two determine the minimum line, or the threshold of officialdom, while the last one determines the ceiling that an official career can reach.
Censor Zhongcheng has a very good memory.
He had an impression of all the scholars selected that time, but he didn't remember that Qishan was among them. So Qishan should be one of the unsuccessful ones?
As soon as this guess popped into his mind, a look of uneasiness flashed on Yushi Zhongcheng's face - as a Zhongzheng official, it was really his fault that he missed such a big fish.
But then I thought about it, Xin State no longer exists, and a large number of Xin State’s old officials were liquidated and poisoned by Zheng Qiao.
In just a few months, there are countless innocent souls.
Praying for good deeds does not lead to becoming an official, but it is a good thing.
He patted his son's arm, and his son understood and helped him get up. The father and son bowed solemnly to Qi Shan,
"Please tell me the name of my benefactor."
Qi Shan returned the bow one by one.
"The surname is Qi, the given name is Shan, and the character is Yuanliang."
Censor Zhongcheng murmured: "Qi Yuanliang...Qi?"
Qi Shan's surname was so rare that he had a vague impression that there was indeed a young scholar named "Qi Shan" on the roster. He was only sixteen years old at the time and was the youngest among that group of scholars.
It’s just——
Censor Zhongcheng lowered his eyelids and glanced at the literary monogram on Qi Shan’s waist without leaving any trace——If I remember correctly, the scholar’s literary grade seemed to be Yes——
Before he could search out that memory, Qi Shan had already seen through Yushi Zhongcheng’s little moves and spoke on his own initiative.
“It’s the middle to lower level of the sixth grade.”
Yushi Zhongcheng pursed his lips and said nothing. As the clues increased, he slowly remembered some long-lost details.
At this time, his son looked at Qishan and then at his father, and interjected: "Wen Xin, a sixth-grade middle school student? Why was he not recruited?"
Although he was a sixth-grade middle school student, Xia Xin belongs to the lower-middle class. If there is no accident, there is no possibility of reaching the rank of Sangong or Jiuqing in his whole life. However, if he has real materials, it is not a problem to find a small official.
In the years before the fall of the Xin Kingdom, there was a shortage of talents everywhere and the standards were not high. It was impossible not to hire Qishan.
Censor Zhongcheng didn't say anything. He glanced sideways and silently warned his son to be silent. The son was so shaken by his glare that he turned off his microphone for a minute.
After his son became quiet, he asked Qishan for help.
"Who did the benefactor offend at that time?"
Qi Shan was dismissed, and even a small official in a remote place could not get it. Naturally, it was not just because Wen Xin was not of high rank.
“Yes, I am indeed offended.”
Qishan’s eyes slightly curved into crescent moons, and he admitted happily.
"Dad, who framed my benefactor?"
Censor Zhongcheng's son has the same temperament as his father, and is even more upright and simple than his father. As soon as he heard that Qi Shan was punished because he had offended talents and missed his official career, he immediately became angry. Unexpectedly, Yushi Zhongcheng not only did not answer, but also secretly twisted the flesh of his upper arm.
"Dad——"
"Silence!" Censor Zhongcheng glanced at him.
Son: "..."
"That person is not a frame-up, it's just that my handle fell into his hands. It would be better to lose the election then than to get an official position and then be blackmailed." Qi Shan looked at it very openly, and there was no obvious emotional ups and downs in his eyes, as if he was saying something. A trivial matter that has nothing to do with you.
"The handle?" The silly son is still upright.
Qi Shan smiled suddenly and said: "Well, I faked my origin." The silly son of Zhongcheng's family: "..."
Censor Zhongcheng, who knew part of the truth: " …”
"Fake parentage" pales in comparison to the real evidence. However, the Xin Kingdom was destroyed, and the "great witch" at that time was nothing. It's just that the lives of their father, son, and several relatives and friends were saved by others, so why expose others' shortcomings?
Qishan asked: "Master Tian, does he know where that person is now?"
Censor Zhongcheng didn't know what he was thinking of, and his face was dark.
"In Xiaocheng..."
"Xiaocheng?"
"He is now the governor of Sibao County, and his county seat is in Xiaocheng. The troops of the Geng Kingdom are pressing down on the border. He secretly colluded with Zheng Qiao, cooperated internally and externally, and captured several fortresses of the Xin Kingdom... If not, he could have lasted at least five years. Months, maybe we can wait for a turn of events..."
Qishan said: "It's not surprising that he is a villain."
"The benefactor asked about his whereabouts. Preparing to... seek revenge? "
At this time, Shen Xiaolangjun's evil voice rolled into his ears: "I am fighting the enemy bravely, and you are here chatting and reminiscing?"
Shen Tang was covered in blood. , came over with the Mother Sword and shook people to dispose of the corpse - destroying the corpse and removing traces to avoid other troubles - but from a distance, he saw Qishan chatting with others, and his fists became hardened.
She feels that the person who needs the education of Loving Mother Sword most now is not the "filial son" who is lining up to be reincarnated, but Qi Yuanliang, who is always on the edge of OB.
Seeing Shen Tang come back, Qi Shan's eyes flashed with surprise - he knew that Shen Tang could deal with those dozen soldiers, but he didn't expect that she could move so fast even without the blessing of the word spirit.
"Of course I trust Mr. Shen Xiaolang's ability. How can those mobs be your enemies?" Facing the accusation, he dismissed it perfunctorily without any sincerity, and looked past Shen Tang to behind her. , "They are all dead?"
She snorted coldly: "They are all dead."
Eradicate the roots without leaving any future troubles.
Shen Tang flicked his wrist, and the blood on the sword was thrown to the grass blades with the force, leaving little red marks.
"What about those who were poisoned?"
"A kind-hearted person like me will naturally not let them continue to be tortured by the opportunity - a sword in the throat and a sword in the heart."< br>
Guarantee that you will never die again.
Qishan and Shen Tang asked and answered questions, and used their peripheral vision to pay attention to the rescued prisoners - Yushi Zhongcheng, as the chief of the Yushitai, had a lot of contact with the Gong family of the Xinguo family. If Shen Xiaolangjun is "Gong Cheng", he shouldn't be unable to recognize him.
However, Yushi Zhongcheng did not react as an acquaintance should to Shen Tang's face. Instead, he was a little curious and surprised.
A young man wearing a Wen Xin monogram can fight more fiercely than a reckless man with a courageous tiger talisman. It is indeed worth watching with curiosity.
Pray for kindness and reflect on your heart.
Is Shen Tang really not "Gong Cheng"?
As soon as he frowned, Shen Tang guessed what was brewing in his heart and resisted the urge to roll her eyes - she knew that Qi Shan's previous words "I understand" meant she understood loneliness.
If you have this time to think about it, you might as well help her bury the body.
Who knew——
Qishan decisively refused.
The reason is also nonsense.
"I am so timid that I cannot bear to see the bloody corpse."
Shen Tang: "..."
She could only roll up her sleeves and work by herself. Qi Shan could not count on those who had died and still relied on her pancakes, green plums, and sugar candies to survive. The prisoners have even less hope. While working, Qi Shan leaned against the tree trunk and hid in the shade and asked her.
"Shen Xiaolangjun, are you interested in going to Xiaocheng?"
I moved to a new house today, drank a lot of red wine, got up at three in the morning, and was busy until three or four in the afternoon. Update after waking up. My brain is still in pain, and I feel like my thoughts are not flowing smoothly. If there are any questions, I will correct them tomorrow after I have had enough sleep.
Good night everyone.
(End of this chapter)