"Oh, I see.? With {Dream} small ◢.1a" Lin Jue nodded. In fact, he was not interested in these, and Lin Jue did not feel in a hurry to announce it one day at a time.

"Why don't you ask me, your ranking in the imperial examination? Don't you want to know if you're on the gold list in high school? I'm the examiner, I know that. Wu Chunlai was a little surprised by Lin Jue's indifference, he thought that Lin Jue must be eager to know his results, but it seemed that Lin Jue seemed to be absent-minded.

Lin Jue secretly laughed at Wu Chunlai in his heart, just now he said that he wanted to congratulate himself in advance, and now he is saying such things again. This guy himself said that he didn't know if he leaked his mouth.

"The gold list will be announced tomorrow morning, so naturally you will know, why embarrass Lord Wu? Before the list, Lord Wu couldn't say it, right? Lin Jue said with a smile.

Wu Chunlai rolled his eyes and said with a smile: "You think about me, but if I cared about this, I wouldn't have come to see you in civilian clothes today." This kind of behavior is also against the law. The left and right have already violated the rules, and it is nothing to tell you about the ranking results. ”

Lin Jue smiled and said, "In that case, Lord Wu, please tell me." Did I win? How many hits? ”

Wu Chunlai laughed and said, "Guess." ”

Lin Jue scolded angrily in his heart: Guess your mother sells batches. If you want Lao Tzu to ask, you have to sell Guanzi.

"I can't guess, I guess I should be able to win, the first and second in front of me dare not say, the third should be fine." Lin Jue smiled.

"Hahaha, junior brother, you are also humble. You know that it can't be the top three, it's fake, it's fake. Didn't you hear what the Holy One said that day? The Holy One said that you should be the champion. Wu Chunlai laughed.

Lin Jue hurriedly waved his hand and said: "I don't dare to think about what the champion is, I am already thankful that I can be admitted." What I said that day was just talk, and I didn't take it seriously. ”

"Not seriously? Just talking? Do you mean that the emperor's words don't count? The emperor is a golden mouth. The emperor said that you are the champion, you are the champion, understand? Let me tell you, you Lin Jue is the new champion of the undergraduate. It's been a foregone conclusion for a long time. I have come today to tell you the good news. Haha, Zhuangyuanlang, I can't think of it, congratulations to Zhuangyuanlang, congratulations to Zhuangyuanlang. Of course, you don't want to publicize this, your own family will be happy, after all, it has not yet been announced. After the list is released tomorrow, the world will know. Wu Chunlai congratulated and smiled brightly.

Lin Jue was also ecstatic in his heart. To be honest, Lin Jue didn't expect that he would win the top prize at all. Although he was still confident in the entrance examination, Zhuang Yuanlang didn't dare to think about it. No matter how many Jinshi there are, there is only one champion, which is the supreme glory and pride. However, Lin Jue didn't want to show his ecstasy in front of Wu Chunlai, because Lin Jue knew in his heart that Wu Chunlai was not here today as a SAINT ANGELO, but had another purpose. Lin Juechai could also guess this purpose.

"Is what Lord Wu said true? This can make me feel embarrassed. In the next He De how can he be the new champion Lang. I really can't believe it under it. ”

"Hahaha, I'm so happy. This kind of me won't talk nonsense, you are the champion of the current department. Little junior brother, from now on, you are not an ordinary person. As soon as the gold list opened, the champion and the first, the saint summoned, and the hairpin rode around the capital. The world knows that you are the new champion. What a scenery, what a pride. Hahaha. The whole world is jealous of you. Wu Chunlai laughed.

"Don't dare, don't dare, embarrassed......" Lin Jue also laughed.

The two laughed for a moment, Wu Chunlai's face suddenly changed, his smile retracted, and he said in a deep voice: "But what, junior brother." Whether you are the champion or the average Jinshi and the first, that is just the beginning of your career. Rejoicing is of course rejoicing, but after that, you have to serve the court and serve the country. That's not as easy as hairpins riding horses all over the capital. Although the road of the imperial examination is practiced, the road to official career is even more difficult. So, you need to be prepared. ”

Lin Jue smiled and said, "Lord Wu is coming to scare me again, I'm not afraid." ”

Wu Chunlai smiled and said, "I didn't scare you. The risks of being an official are much greater than the risks of being an ordinary person. I've seen too much. Officials were dismissed, and there were many people who confiscated their homes and were exiled and even beheaded and exterminated. Aren't these people also high-spirited with the title of the gold list back then? But so what? It's not easy to walk on the road to official careers. ”

"I just don't want to be corrupt or bend the law, I am conscientious and loyal to the court, how can I do such a thing? Don't be sensational. Lin Jue said with a smile.

"Hey! You're naïve, these words are written in books. Hehe, the real official is much more complicated than you think. Officialdom has the rules and secrets of officialdom, and it is not that you can stand tall if you say anything without being greedy or perverting the law. If you don't cause trouble, things will come to you to trouble. If you don't mess with people, people will come to mess with you. The wind causes the tree to break, what is wrong with the tree? When the rain hits the flowers and falls, what is the crime of falling red? ”

"......" Lin Jue was speechless by what he said. The officialdom is indeed very complicated, it is not black and white right and wrong can be described, Lin Jue is very clear in his heart, but he is unwilling to say much in front of Wu Chunlai.

"Lin Jue, let me put it bluntly. Today I am here to congratulate you and to confirm with you the promise. Do you remember what you promised me in the city of Hangzhou? Wu Chunlai said in a low voice.

Lin Jue's brows furrowed, and he said in his heart: "I'm here, and I'm really here for this matter." ”

"At the beginning, the official promised you that once you enter the imperial examination, I will introduce Lu Xiang for you and contribute to your future career. You don't have to worry about a bad career, because with me and Lu Xiang as your backer, your future will be smooth sailing. Lu Xiang and I will fully support you and cultivate you, and in time, the future is limitless. Lu Xiang's position will be your position in the future. Of course, in some small exchange, you also have to work for Lu Xiang and the official. Not...... Occasionally reveal some of the information we need, don't worry, no third person will know about this matter, except for Lu Xiang and me, no one knows about this agreement between us. Wu Chunlai stretched his neck and whispered.

Lin Jue frowned and looked at Wu Chunlai quietly, with deep meaning in his eyes.

"What are you looking at me for? What else could I ask for? You mention it, even if you mention it, but I can promise you as much as I can. I can promise you a very important thing at this moment, that when the new rank of non-commissioned officer is appointed soon, you will immediately remain in the capital as an official, enter the Hanlin Academy, and enter the political hall to take up a real position. There is no need to wait for the officials to wait. Lo and behold, that's the benefit. Except for Lu Xiang, no one has this power. Even if you are a first-class or first-class person, you may not be able to stay in Beijing. Waitlists alone can sometimes take several years. If you leave Beijing and go to the local area, the new science and technology jinshi is at most just a county order, and your life will be ruined. Stay in the capital, with Lu Xiang and I taking care of you, your starting point is not much higher than others. Wu Chunlai said hurriedly.

Lin Jue still didn't speak, frowning thoughtfully.

"Still not satisfied? Not...... In this way, you can choose from the six positions in the political hall. You just need to take a fancy to the important position. Don't be too greedy, the new science and technology jinshi will give you a maximum of seven grades from the seventh grade official position, and it is already a special case to give you a six-grade official position. You have to know how difficult it is to get into the government hall. If we go out of the political hall, even if it is an official of six or seven grades, they have to be called master. Apart from the Privy Council, which yamen dares to compete with the political affairs hall? Little junior brother, this is a special courtesy for you. You also think about it, after a few years, once you have the opportunity, you will be promoted to a more important officer. In a few years, you will be a character who will tremble in the capital by stepping on it. How is it? Give a good word. Wu Chunlai stared at the beads of his eyes, his expression was quite eager, like a gambler who had placed a heavy bet.

Lin Jue sighed and finally spoke.

"Lord Wu, I understand your kindness, and I also appreciate your importance to your subordinates. But I can't say yes to that. You are looking at the wrong person, I, Lin Jue, am by no means the kind of person who does things with a bad conscience for the sake of his own future. I have never promised you anything. I don't think I heard what you said and what we talked about before, I won't do it, and I won't go out and talk about it. You want me to find out the news for you, and report the news for you, but you are not helping me, you are destroying me. I'm sorry, I can't promise you. ”

"What?" Wu Chunlai's face became gloomy, he didn't expect Lin Jue to reject him so neatly. Although he also made two preparations when he came, such a resolute refusal still made Wu Chunlai unacceptable.

"You want to repent? Are you playing tricks on me? Don't you think about your future? Don't think you're going to be a big hit. Lin Jue, let me tell you, what champion list is bullshit in our eyes, if no one is a backer, they are nothing. You have to think twice. Wu Chunlai roared.

"Lord Wu, I didn't say that I was amazing, and it doesn't matter to me whether I won the title or not. Lord Wu is the chief examiner, and he simply took my first place, I don't care. As for the career prospects, I believe that it still depends on political achievements and ability, rather than crooked ways. As for what the future holds, it's that you don't know me well enough. I have no ambition for power, and I can be a big or small official. Even if it is to leave Beijing and go to another county to be a small county order. Also, Lord Wu said that the champion list is bullshit or something, then I don't understand, those who are not the champion are not bullshit? As far as I know, Lord Wu was the eighty-ninth in the first class in the imperial examination back then, and I am afraid that he is also in the ranks of this bullshit. Haha, don't be angry, Lord Wu, I'm just telling a joke, and I don't have any malice. Lin Jue smiled.

Wu Chunlai's face was gloomy like a dark cloud, and green tendons bulged out on his forehead, but an elegant-looking person looked hideous at the moment.

"Lin Jue!" Wu Chunlai roared: "You dare to be so rude, have you forgotten who I am?" I'm not scaring you, if you offend me, you will offend Lu Xiang. Then you're in trouble. Do you think that Yan Zhengsu and Fang Dunru are supporting you now? Hehe, look, those two won't help you. Don't look at the joy they are dancing now, it's because Lu Xiang doesn't want to care, once Lu Xiang is, even they will be finished. I know that you have never suffered a loss, and you don't know the sinister nature of the world. Today, I'll just be your will, and I'll give you half a day to think about it. If you're obsessed, there's nothing I can do. This afternoon, if you figure it out, go to the government hall to find me, and my promise is just as valid. ”

Lin Jue looked at Wu Chunlai coldly, suddenly bounced up, stretched out his hand and slapped the table, the table made a loud noise, which frightened Wu Chunlai's body and changed his face sharply.

"What? Lin Jue, what are you doing here? Wu Chunlai exclaimed in surprise.