Probably because of the big contrast from what he thought before, or because he remembered his promise to "support" Fang Yingwu by patting his chest, Xiang Chengxian was already so excited that he was almost incoherent and almost gibberish.

Seeing Xiang Chengxian like this, Hong Song could only smile bitterly a few times, and stepped forward to pull him away, so as not to hinder Fang Yingwu from seeing guests.

Fang Yingwu looked around and asked Wang Kui, "Why are you here?" What's going on with all this? ”

Wang Kui replied: "After Wang Ying informed Fang Xianggong that you were going to the provincial capital, I sent someone to inquire about the news a few times in advance, and I knew in advance that you were going to arrive today, so I waited here." ”

Then Wang Kui invited: "The guest rooms in the Wang family's mansion have been cleaned, and Fang Xianggong can move in directly." ”

Fang Yingwu could see that Wang Kui was indeed very sincere, but he still refused without thinking: "I am a scholar, this time I am here to participate in the Autumn Festival, I have already booked a house on Qingyun Street a year ago, so I will not bother you this time." ”

Wang Kui immediately understood the meaning of Fang Yingwu's words. However, it is said that the Gongyuan that serves as the examination room is located in the northeast of Hangzhou, which is not a traffic artery or a scenic spot, and is the most "desolate" place in Hangzhou in normal times.

However, every year of the township examination, tens of thousands of scholars and their families in the province gather here, and this place immediately becomes a very lively place. Moreover, a large number of vendors gather here from all over the world, forming the so-called examination market. In order to please the mouth, the street near the Gongyuan was named Qingyun Street, taking the beauty of Qingyun Zhisheng.

Fang Yingwu first said that he was a scholar and wanted to live in Qingyun Street, which was to show Wang Kui that he wanted to mix in the circle of scholars. Brush Shilin's reputation. The Wang's Mansion is located in the commercial area outside the Wulin Gate, which is a bit far from the core area formed around the imperial examination. Not conducive to daily activities.

Wang Kui knew that Fang Yingwu was a very assertive person, and he couldn't say anything. You can only make promises. Although I haven't seen Fang Yingwu in this year, after doing big business, I am more in awe of Fang Yingwu.

Fang Yingwu will not be completely unappreciative, there is no need to be too cold. He pointed to the palanquin man and the porter and said, "But I still have to thank Wang Chaofeng, these manpower are just enough to send us to Qingyun Street." ”

Subsequently, Fang Yingwu, Hong Song and Xiang Chengxian entered the city from Fengshan Gate, and then went north along the street to Qingyun Street.

Fang Yingwu rented an apartment in Hangzhou more than a year ago. Hong and Xiang sent their families to rent at the beginning of the year.

The two apartments are not in the same place, but fortunately they are both in the area of Tsing Wan Street, which is not too far apart. After exchanging addresses with each other, the three of them said goodbye for a while.

The place where Fang Yingwu rented was the side courtyard of a large family, and the three houses were independent and detached, so there was no need to crowd together with others, which seemed very quiet. This is very rare in Qingyun Street, where every inch of land is expensive, fortunately, Fang Yingwu started early, and of course the rent is also expensive.

Fang Daxiucai took Sister Lan to the rented residence. I saw that the inside and outside were clean and clean, and I was very satisfied. Wang Ying, who was standing in front of the station, had been waiting for a long time, and came forward to report: "All the houses have been cleaned, and Brother Qiu will live in directly." If I need to buy something, I'll buy it. ”

Fang Yingwu nodded and said, "Very good, when you have time." You go to the street and take a look at what you need to prepare. After sending Wang Ying to greet the master's house. That night he officially stayed.

Speaking of the triennial township examination, it is not just a grand event of the imperial examination. It is also a cultural event. Thousands of scholars gathered in one place, which is very rare in the contemporary era when transportation is not convenient.

And with today's conditions, it is generally impossible to become famous in the whole country overnight, and even in the whole province. But there are also special times, such as in the current Hangzhou City, as long as it is famous, it can basically be regarded as known throughout the province, because it gathers elite scholars from all prefectures and counties in the province.

The world is bustling, all for profit. For scholars, even if they can't get lucky enough to become one of the thirties in the township examination, they can become more famous and make more contacts, which can also add some help to their future prospects and livelihood.

For example, if you are looking for a good place to sit in a library, or if you are looking for a staff job, at least the cost of polishing will increase when you are famous. After all, students are not lifters, nor are they not people who do not eat the fireworks of the world, and they still need to think about making a living in addition to studying.

As for Fang Yingwu and Fang Xiucai, of course, there is no need to worry about making a living at present, and his temperament is not extravagant, he is a noble person whose spiritual pursuit takes precedence over material pursuit.

The first thing he lacks is Shilin's reputation, which is also strange, Fang Yingwu has been mixed up to the present, and his career is seriously biased towards the upper line, but the foundation is unstable. A bit of a fame in the temple and silent in the wilderness, Shilin's reputation is still limited to the county, and then it is in the city of Suzhou, and there is almost no fame in addition.

The second thing lacking is the layout of the network, it is not enough to have a father and a master, he has not yet been a fellow villager, and if he does not wave the banner in the same year, where is his Zhejiang Party?

And the township examination is not only a imperial examination, but also a stage. So he refused a more comfortable arrangement, so he insisted on living in Qingyun Street.

On the second day, Fang Yingwu, who had settled down, went out and went to find two friends according to the address, if the two friends needed help, he would naturally lend a helping hand as a "local tyrant".

But the visit failed, and Xiang Chengxian and Hong Song also went out, each going to visit relatives and friends. As people from a big family, they are different from Fang Yingwu, a free-spirited guest.

Fang Yingwu had to go out and wander the streets, and in the evening, he went to find two more friends. At this time, Hong Song was still not there, but Xiang Chengxian had already returned.

Seeing Fang Yingwu, Xiang Chengxian was a little excited, "There is a rally tonight, in the Chunfeng Building on this street, it is organized by the famous West Lake Poetry Society, and I am about to send someone to call Fang Xian to go with him!" ”

is not afraid of being famous, but afraid of being nameless, Fang Yingwu said with a smile: "The West Lake Poetry Society is very famous? ”

Xiang Chengxian introduced: "In the city of Hangzhou, they dare to name West Lake, of course, they are famous, and they are one of the best literary societies in the provincial capital. This time, they wanted to put on a pomp and show of the friendship of the landlords, and invited scholars from other parts of the province to do an elegant gathering, which also meant to participate in the grand event. ”

Fang Yingwu asked suspiciously: "Who doesn't want to participate in such an elegant gathering?" Wouldn't that squeeze through the threshold? ”

Xiang Chengxian said proudly: "Of course it's not anyone who wants to go, this time there are five initiators of the Yaji, all of whom are members of the West Lake Poetry Society, and then each of them invites two or three friends from other places."

And one of the initiators has a close relationship with my family, and when I went to visit him today, he invited me by the way. And I thought of you and Brother Hong, so I asked for the extra places, but unfortunately Brother Hong couldn't do it tonight, so only you went with me. ”

"Good!" Fang Yingwu patted the fan, feeling that he really wanted something, and said with a smile: "Wouldn't that be the time for you and my brother to show their talents!" ”

Xiang Chengxian heard daxiao, "The focus of this gathering is to travel to the West Lake on a painting boat the day after tomorrow, and tonight is just to meet each other and warm up." Brother Fang Xian, you have been hiding in Chun'an for a long time, but when you arrive in the provincial capital, the sword should always be out of the box! ”

Fang Yingwu rarely spoke once, and even Xiang Chengxian could see his thoughts.

In Chun'an County, when he just crossed the urgent need to get ahead, he plagiarized a lot of poems and published them, and became famous in the county. But since he won the show and his father soared again, he has stopped, and few poems have come out.

Because he felt that it was not worth it in his heart, there was no need to continue to squander the inventory in Chun'an County, it was better to keep it for later. I didn't expect that in the eyes of others, this was deliberately clumsy. (To be continued......)

PS: The retreat is out, and when I look at the monthly ticket list, I'm cheating again, and I'll start catching up tomorrow!