Lu Kang's banquet was held at 19 o'clock, and Xu Jin set off for the banquet with Erniu about half an hour in advance.

Although Er Niu is a little honest, he is diligent and responsible, the key is that he is nearly two meters tall, and he is extremely powerful, it is good to be a bodyguard, Xu Jin doesn't want to be like Min Shixun, the head of the case in Yushan County, who was stopped by the gangsters and broke his leg halfway.

It is worth mentioning that the local administrative leaders like the prefect and the county are generally working and living in the yamen, the front is the office space, and the back office is the place of living and eating.

Xu Jin showed the invitation when he arrived at the palace, and an officer led him into the back office, but Er Niu was not qualified to enter, so he could only wait outside the palace like the servants of other guests.

The messenger took Xu Jin through the door and porch and came to the courtyard behind the mansion. Lanterns are hung on the pillars of the eaves and trees around the perimeter, illuminating the entire courtyard as bright as day.

At this time, there were eight seats in the courtyard, and the candidates from all counties in the government examination were almost all there, and they were gathering together in twos and threes to talk about it, and they were all in high spirits and excited.

It's no wonder that only 50 people were admitted to the government examination, from the county examination all the way to the government examination, and it was not easy to stand out from nearly 10,000 candidates, not to mention that the people of Futai personally set up a banquet to celebrate, which is a kind of honor, even if the next August hospital examination is not passed, it is enough to go back and blow for a lifetime.

Xu Jin's arrival instantly attracted the attention of the candidates present, and several classmates from Xinjiang Academy took the lead in welcoming him and said loudly: "Our Xu case leader from Xinjiang Academy is here!" ”

There are a total of six people from Xinjiang Academy who have passed the government examination this time, which can be said to be quite good, after all, only fifty people have been admitted, and Xinjiang Academy accounts for more than one-tenth, not to mention that Xu Jin also won the first place in the government examination.

Xu Jin returned the salute with his fists and greeted a group of classmates.

"In Xia Yiyang County, Huang Dacan, I have seen the head of the Xu case!"

"In He Jindong, Xiahengfeng County, I have seen the head of the Xu case!"

The candidates from the other academies all stepped forward to greet Xu Jin, knowing that if they are lucky enough to enter the officialdom in the future, they will be fellow villagers and colleagues, so they will naturally make good friends and build up a network of contacts.

"The head of the government test Xu case has finally appeared, I really want to see through the autumn water, all the literary meetings and poetry clubs before the exam did not see the head of the Xu case, and today I finally have the opportunity to ask for advice." A scholar came out of the crowd, and it was Jiang Fangjie, the head of the Guixi County case, who met in Linjiang Tower during the day today.

The scholars around all showed a meaningful smile, there were rumors before the exam that Jiang Fangjie would be the head of the government examination, who knew that in the end he was picked up by Shangrao Xu Jin, it was obvious that Jiang Fangjie was extremely unconvinced, and this meeting was full of gunpowder.

Indeed, Jiang Fangjie is the head of the county test in Guixi County, and he is very good at learning personally, and he won the first place in the inner circle of the round case in the first round of the government test.

Jiang Fangjie was naturally extremely unhappy, and thought that Xu Jin must have made a deal with Lord Futai in private, so Lu Kang changed his mind and named Xu Jin as the head of the case.

You must know that at the banquet in Linjiang Tower that day, Jiang Fangjie and Ning Wang Shizi had a very happy conversation, and afterwards Lu Kang also hinted that he would be named the head of the government test, but who knew that the pigeon was released in the end!

Xu Jin arched his hand and said calmly: "Brother Jiang is serious, he is only shallow in his studies, and he really doesn't dare to ask for advice!" ”

A trace of disdain flashed in Jiang Fangjie's eyes, and he retreated before he started, it was really nothing, but he said with a smile: "The head of the Xu case is too modest, if the capital of the government trial case is only shallow in learning, then wouldn't everyone present be illiterate!" ”

There was a sparse laughter around, and a fellow student from Guixi County next to Jiang Fangjie said with a smile: "That's right, don't be modest." ”

"Yes, yes, Xu will learn from Brother Jiang, so that everyone can learn a thing or two."

"Could it be that the head of the Xu case is afraid of being rude and does not dare to compete with Brother Jiang?"

Since ancient times, literati have been light, and Xu Jin took the lead in the government test, naturally many people were not convinced, and they all coaxed at this time.

Several classmates of Xinjiang Academy all showed anger, Xu Jin is now the banner figure of the academy, humiliating Xu Jin is humiliating Xinjiang Academy, I can't bear it!

"It's not impossible for Jiang Fangjie to want to compete with Xu Case Chief, let's pass my level first!" A classmate from Xinjiang Academy stepped forward proudly.

Xu Jin recognized this person, it was Liu Song, a student of Xinjiang Academy.

Jiang Fangjie smiled lightly: "In Xia Tian, I don't know how many Brother Liu won in this government examination?" ”

Liu Song's face was hot, and he gritted his teeth secretly and said, "Thirty-six! ”

Jiang Fangjie laughed and said: "There are only thirty-six, but you can learn from Senior Brother Qian without being strong!" ”

As soon as he finished speaking, a scholar beside Jiang Fangjie came out and said with a smile: "In Qian Huaiyu, Xiaguixi County, the twenty-eighth place in the government examination, can Brother Liu be interested in teaching?" ”

"An dares to say wildly, in Xia Xinjiang Academy, Xue Hongyi, the eighteenth place in the government exam, can Brother Qian be interested in teaching?"

"Xinjiang Academy Jiangyun, the eleventh place in the government examination, can Brother Qian be interested in teaching?"

Qian Huaiyu from Guixi County had just finished his life, and the Xinjiang Academy immediately stood up and the two of them went back.

The candidates around them all looked at the eyebrows and danced, is this the rhythm of beating and lifting? Cool!

Xu Jin was a little speechless, but there were six people on his side who had passed the government exam, all of them were from Xinjiang Academy, and if you add the candidates from Rao, there are as many as ten people, absolutely crushing Guixi County, Shangrao is the place of government after all, and the educational resources are not comparable to the other six counties.

Jiang Fangjie's face was slightly gloomy, and he laughed and said: "It's ridiculous, isn't it a group fight and a lot of people fighting?" ”

At this moment, a yacha sang loudly: "Lord Qincha has arrived!" ”

The scene was silent for a moment, so everyone looked at each other, didn't the Lord of Futai hold a banquet? Why did you come to a chincha?

"His Royal Highness King Ning has arrived!"

"Futai-sama has arrived!"

Then there were two more singing promises, but I saw a group of people coming out of the inner hall, and the first person was about forty years old, dressed in literati attire, and it was estimated that he was a Qincha. A little further behind was a white-faced bearded old man, wearing a blue-gray robe, who looked neither yin nor yang.

Brother Zhu, the son of King Ning, was dressed in a luxurious son-in-law suit, with a straight figure and a handsome appearance, but his eyes were a little yin. The pot-bellied prefect Lu Kang was dressed in a crimson official robe, and he fell last with a smile.

Most of the candidates at the scene sank their faces, and Wang Shizi also came to participate?

Before the government examination, Ning Wang Shizi feasted famous candidates from various counties in Linjiang Building, but it turned out to be a farce, and the heads of Yushan County and Guangfeng County were even broken hands and legs, so most of the candidates had a bad impression of Ning Wang Shizi.

Xu Jin frowned secretly, it seems that this banquet was brought by the prince of King Ning to win people's hearts, so it seems that his head of the palace test case was also approved by him, is it ...... He wants to pull me away?

Seeing that the atmosphere at the scene was a little embarrassing, Governor Lu coughed lightly and said: "You are all the talents of my Guangxin Mansion and the pillars of the future country. Lu guarded a house, selected talents for the country, worked diligently, and did not dare to slack off. Now that I see the talents in the hospital, I am very relieved in my heart, and I have a special banquet to congratulate you. It just so happens that Lord Guo, the deputy envoy Lai Gonggong, and His Royal Highness King Ning are also here, which is really fortunate! ”

Qin Cha Guo Zirui said with a smile: "The old man has long heard that Jiangxi people are outstanding people, such as Fei Ge Lao, Yan Zongsu (Yan Song), and Xinke Jinshi Xia Yan are all from Jiangxi. When I saw you tonight, I was not disappointed! ”

Guo Zirui is forty-five years old, the current right attendant of the Criminal Department, the Beijing official of Zhengsanpin, this time Emperor Zhengde sent such a high-level official to come, it can be seen that Fei Hong is still very important, but it is a pity that he is not a person.

Because Guo Zirui was friends with Lu Wan, the then secretary of the Ministry of History, and Lu Wan had a close relationship with King Ning, the reason why King Ning was able to restore the three guards, Lu Wan also secretly contributed.

As for the deputy envoy of the Imperial Mission, Lai Gonggong, named Lai Yi, was a little eunuch beside the emperor. It is said that most of the emperors of the Ming Dynasty relied on eunuchs, and because of this, there were several powerful eunuchs in the history of the Ming Dynasty, such as Wang Zhi, Li Guang, Liu Jin, etc.

The current Emperor Zhengde is a typical representative of the favored eunuchs, there are eight eunuchs known as the "Eight Tigers", of course, now there are only seven tigers left, Zhengde five years, the great scourge Liu Jin was down, and finally Ling Chi was executed, cutting thousands of knives!

This eunuch Lai Yi has no notoriety in history, of course, his power is far from the "Eight Tigers", and he is always smiling at this time, and he is a good man who is very good at life.

No matter how dissatisfied with the prince of King Ning, the two Qincha were here, and the candidates did not dare to be presumptuous, so they stepped forward and saluted, and then took their seats.

Xu Jin, Jiang Fangjie and other top four candidates in the government examination were arranged to sit in the chief, with Qin Cha and Ning Wang Shizi and others.

After everyone took their seats, Lu Kang introduced with a smile: "This is Xu Jin of Xinjiang Academy, the head of this government examination!" ”

Everyone's eyes fell on Xu Jin, Guo Zirui stroked his beard and asked with a smile: "I heard that Xu Gongzi was taught by Fei Ge Lao?" ”

Xu Jin nodded, and said without humility or arrogance: "Thanks to Master Fei, Xu Jin is fortunate to have the entrance wall!" ”

As soon as these words came out, Governor Lu frowned imperceptibly, and Prince Ning was even more displeased. As Xu Jin expected, Lu Kang named him as the head of the case, and he did get instructions from King Ning's son.

Originally, Ning Wang Shizi planned to make Jiang Fangjie of Guixi County the head of the government trial, but later changed his mind, first of all, Xu Jin is more famous and more influential, plus he is Fei Hong's protégé, if he can pull Xu Jin to his side, he can not only set a more appealing "example", but also hit Fei Hong.

In addition, Ning Wang Shizi also heard from his subordinate Mo Guan that this Xu Jin is a famous talent, and he also cooperated with the carving workshop under the palace to publish a book, which is worth spending effort to win over, so he temporarily changed his mind and instructed Lu Kang to point Xu Jin as the head of the case.

At today's dinner, King Ning Shizi is here to recruit talents, and the primary target is naturally Xu Jin.