Chapter 6 The bet with the southern scholars!
Xia Zhibai's previous words originally made Lian Zining and others unable to argue, but they never thought that Xia Zhibai would take the initiative to make a bet at the end of the day.
This surprised Lian Zining.
Just being exposed by Xia Zhibai directly made Lian Zining look quite ugly. He followed this and quickly changed the topic.
Lian Zining looked at Xia Zhibai gloomily, looking back and forth on him, and sneered: "You want to make a bet with the three of us?"
Xia Zhibai nodded and shook his head.
He glanced at the people gathered and said meaningfully: "I want to take a gamble with those who want to participate in this bet, to see the strength of the students from the south, and also to see the three of you. In the hearts of southern students, people are really a bit higher."
"I bet that none of you southern students can become the number one scholar this time."
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone was silent. .
Huang Zicheng, Lian Zining and others were stunned, some couldn't believe their ears, what did Xia Zhibai mean?
Want to challenge the entire South on your own?
Does he really think he can win the No. 1 pick? Or do you really think you are the top pick, so you are so unscrupulous and arrogant?
Hua Lun sneered and said: "You don't overestimate your capabilities."
Huang Zicheng snorted: "You are arrogant. You don't really think that you are good at planning questions and answers, so you can fantasize about winning No. 1?"
"Cewen is Cewen."
"There are three examinations, not just one. If you want to be designated as the number one scholar, you have to pass the imperial examination."
"You are an arrogant person who deserves to be the number one scholar." , and shamelessly want to make a bet with all my students in the south.”
“If you want to humiliate yourself, then I, Huang Zicheng, will accompany you to the end, but I won’t bully you. If any of the three of us become yours. No. 1 scholar, I don’t want your life, as long as you see me and other students from the south, you must take a detour.” Bai's expression made it impossible for Xia Zhibai to die. No matter what, Xia Zhibai was still an elite.
He might even become a high school scholar.
If such a person dies due to a bet, it will inevitably not implicate them. Xia Zhibai's death is a small matter, but it affects their career in a big way.
How could he make such a mistake.
Xia Zhibai looked at Hualun and the others and said, "What are your opinions?"
Hua Lun looked at Xia Zhibai suspiciously, but couldn't figure out where Xia Zhibai came from. He had the confidence to make such a crazy bet.
But he will never show his timidity.
The North cannot compare with the South, but he is still the leader in the South. If he shows his timidity at this moment, he will never be able to raise his head in the future.
“I have no objection.” Hua Lun said.
Lian Zining also nodded.
Xia Zhibai looked at Ding Xian and others again.
Ding Xian and other students onlookers sneered and agreed happily.
Xia Zhibai smiled and said: "Since you all agree, then this bet will take effect, but I will also agree in advance."
"If I win."
"I don't have many requests, just one. In the future, if your opinions differ from mine in the court, you will either remain silent or you can only choose to side with me."
"Impossible." As soon as Xia Zhibai's request came out of his mouth, Hua Lun refused directly.
This is too exaggerated.
Xia Zhibai is not betting with the three of them, but with most of the southern students in this class. If Xia Zhibai really wins.
Then don’t they have to keep looking at Xia Zhibai’s eyes? They are all arrogant people, and they will also be court officials in the future. How can they be controlled by others in everything?
There is no way he would agree.
"Three times." Xia Zhibai closed his eyes slightly and stretched out three fingers: "No more, after all, I am alone against the entire south."
"Of course I have higher requirements."
"And you have tens of thousands of students from the south, don't you even have this little confidence?"
Xia Zhibai sneered.
Hua Lun and Huang Zicheng looked at each other with a solemn look in their eyes. They thought for a moment and nodded: "Okay, just three times." "I want to see where you have the courage to boast about this Haikou. But it’s okay, after this incident, it’s time for you northerners to wake up. The north is just not as good as the south.”
"And it's far worse!"
Xia Zhibai frowned and said: "After the world is unified, how can there be any distinction between north and south? If you are too obsessed with the idea of north and south, you will only lose more than you gain, and in the end you will only It will delay your own future."
"If you really want to be an official for a long time, you should think about the world, put the people first, put the people first, and abandon these prejudices. "
"And the decline in the north will be completely eliminated one day, and it won't be too late."
Xia Zhibai said firmly.
The North is still in turmoil at the moment, but when the North begins to resume production and the huge resources in the North are exploited.
The North will be revitalized again.
If the Hexi Corridor can be opened up and the Silk Road of the Han and Tang Dynasties can be restored, the economy of the north will enter a stage of rapid development.
It’s just that not many people took Xia Zhibai’s words to heart. The gap between the north and the south was really too big after the Song and Yuan dynasties separated it.
It cannot be eased overnight.
Seeing everyone's disapproving looks, Xia Zhibai frowned slightly and without saying anything else, he carried his luggage and walked out of the Gongyuan.
Go out of Gongyuan.
Xia Zhibai was walking along the Qinhuai River. Today, with the holding of the imperial examination, the Qinhuai River has become prosperous for a long time.
Many new Goulan tile houses have been opened along the riverside.
Scholars are passionate.
During the nine-day exam, many people's heart strings have been tense. Now that the exam is over, many people also need to vent and release some stress.
I am afraid that in the next period of time, many scholars will linger there, indulge and relax.
Not long after Xia Zhibai walked out of the Gongyuan, Jie Min followed him and said, "Brother Xia, you were too impulsive just now."
"We in the north are indeed not as good as those in the south. Books, scriptures, and literature are all far superior to those in the north. It is not easy for us to catch up."
"This bet of yours is really unwise."
Xia Zhibai smiled and said: "I have full confidence in the number one scholar in high school this time, and what I just said is indeed my true thought."
"The north is indeed not as good as the south in literature. But why are ambitions so low?”
“People like Huang Zicheng clearly covet the title of No. 1 Scholar, but they don’t even dare to tell their true thoughts. It’s only true to let these people brag. It's embarrassing."
"Don't give up the world to people you despise."
"You can lose in the exam, but how can you let these people be arrogant in the future? You may not be able to compare with them.”
"The rankings in the imperial examination can only represent the results of this examination, but not our future career. The South is too pragmatic."
"It will not be popular with His Majesty today."
< br>Xia Zhibai said a few words briefly and continued to walk forward.
Jie Min stood there, thoughtfully, and saw Xia Zhibai deviating from the direction, and asked: "Brother Xia, where are you going? The Northern Guild Hall is not over there."
Xia Zhibai said: "I won't go to the Northern Guild Hall. It's better to stay alone. Otherwise, if you are implicated, it will harm you."
Xie Min was stunned.
He stared blankly at Xia Zhibai's leaving figure and said no more.
Xia Zhibai’s consideration is right.
His words as the ‘Number One Scholar’ are indeed somewhat dangerous. If His Majesty is displeased, it may lead to great disaster.
Although he wanted to stay, he didn't dare to speak.
There are many students in the Northern Guild Hall, and he cannot harm others just because of himself.
Jie Min watched Xia Zhibai walk away.
(End of this chapter)