Wang Gonggong didn't dare to believe Xu Qian's words, but he felt that since he dealt with Xu Qian, he was worried every day, and he wanted to die or live.

But it's useless to lament right now.

If there is a problem, it must be solved.

He pondered for a moment and said, "It's useless to talk more, what our family is thinking about now is how to explain this matter to the palace, Huang Gonggong's side is easy to speak, and the most important thing is what His Majesty says." ”

Xu Qian said: "You might as well let me write a letter and ask the prince to play for Chen on his behalf?" ”

Wang Gonggong glanced at Xu Qian and said, "What, have you typed the draft?" You must know that His Majesty is 108,000 miles away from us, and how he views this matter is in a single thought, relying on these books, if there is any mistake in the books, you will not be able to escape the crime of bullying the king. ”

Xu Qian was very confident and said, "The bus is for the students." ”

After that, I went to find an editor to edit the pen, ink, paper, and inkstone, Xu Qian lifted the pen, was silent for a moment, and then wrote: "Xu Qian, a student of Hangzhou Mansion, is a member of the school: The student was born poor, and he was given a loyal plaque to pursue the ancestors ......"

He wrote quickly, obviously he had already made a good draft, but the beginning of the book was not too impatient to mention the business, but a grateful thanksgiving format, after the pen was a hundred words, he turned his pen, and began to explain what the business had done, which was nothing more than a number of business crimes, and the pain was terrible......

After more than 1,000 words, Xu Qian finally said: "Your Majesty's body of ten thousand gold, holding a national weapon, is not the king's land under the whole world, and the shore of the land is not the king's ministers, and there are gentry in the king's land who collude with the Japanese to cause trouble." Most of the kings and ministers are private people, although the students are students, they are deeply favored by the country, and it is difficult to repay them in case of death, and they are willing to serve their modest efforts......"

To be precise, this is not a formal form of the book, but more like a letter, and when Xu Qian put pen to paper, the prince couldn't wait. I just wanted to see how Xu Qian could exonerate him, and without waiting for the ink to dry, he picked up the book and looked at it with a bite of words.

After reading it, the prince was very dissatisfied and couldn't help but say, "You are defending yourself all this time." What kind of person is Majesty, how can you not see through your mind? Or put away these careful thoughts, honestly admit your mistakes, and remember your merits in running a newspaper, or you can be spared. The emperor is not easy to fool today, you don't even understand this? ”

Xu Qian said with confidence: "If the prince believes me, he will hand over this book." At that time, it is not only without fault that you and I will be guilty, but will be meritorious. ”

Seeing that Xu Qian was so confident, it made the prince confused, and he had to read the book again. But I still feel that it is very inappropriate to write like this, His Majesty is too smart, can he not even see clearly what Xu Qian has tried to justify himself? The emperor is a character who does not tolerate sand in his eyes, and the more he denies it. On the contrary, it is easy to arouse his anger and play clever in front of His Majesty. Isn't this looking for death?

Wang Gonggong felt that he was responsible, and he would never allow Xu Qian to continue to mess around like this again, so he said with a tiger face: "No, no, you write another copy, our family will draft it for you, and you can copy a copy, if such a book is handed over, Long Yan must be furious." ”

Xu Qian was speechless by the persistence of this prince, so he had to persuade him again and again, only saying that he had his own considerations, so he sent this letter, which was more useful than confession.

In the end, the prince's heart was on fire, and he brushed his sleeves and said: "Okay, good, you don't listen to the old man, our family is too lazy to care about you, you want to die yourself, don't blame our family for not reminding!" Then he accepted Xu Qian's recital and walked away.

The big stone in Xu Qian's heart fell to the ground, and now the only thing he can do is to wait for news.

The township test is imminent, and it seems that I can't delay it any longer, this time the township test determines my future, and it is time to calm down and study hard.

But he suddenly thought of a problem again, this time in order to shake the punishment department, he forced the deputy envoy of Nakong to go to the merchant, he owed Wang Gen a favor, and pulled Jinyiwei to stand on the pile. In any case, favors are favors, and he has promised to invite this prince to the newspaper to be the editor.

Xu Qian didn't regret making this decision, he just felt a little headache, the composition of people like Wang Gen is too complicated, and all three religions and nine streams know people, which is certainly good for Xu Qian, but the problem is also here, this person is also a time bomb, he came to the newspaper, of course, not because he suddenly came to the newspaper, but because the newspaper is more conducive to spreading his thoughts.

Xu Qian didn't sleep well all night because of this matter, and the next morning he went to visit Xu Shen and fed Xu Shen medicine, Xu Shen was even more enthusiastic about this nephew, and after this incident, the relationship between the uncle and nephew became a lot closer.

Seeing Xu Qian's frowns, Xu Shen couldn't help but ask, "Qian'er, is there still trouble with the business?" I said a long time ago, there is no need to make this head, if you fight, you will fight, why ...... like this"

Xu Qian shook his head and said, "It's not for the business, but for Wang Gen." ”

He didn't hide it from Xu Shen, and told Wang Gen about it together, saying: "This Wang Gen is the leader of the Taishan School, and he advocates the study of the mind, which is very different from the science of the imperial court, so I'm afraid that there will be trouble when I invite him here." But...... Now that the promise has been made......"

Xu Shen's eyes were gloomy, and he said: "Actually, you don't have to be a gentleman, doesn't your father usually teach you to cross the river and tear down the bridge?" ”

Xu Qian thought of the old man, and was speechless for a moment, but shook his head solemnly, and said: "It's one thing to love to take advantage of others, and it's one thing to even have bad intentions, but when a man is alive, how can he be untrustworthy?" ”

Xu Shen was silent, shook his head, and said, "You have read badly, hey......"

After all, he was cunning and cunning, and then said: "Actually, this matter is also easy, before the prince comes, it is better to hire a few more editors in the newspaper, and there are four or five editors in the newspaper at that time, and it is naturally not the master of the king when selecting the manuscript, the prince is alone, and his fists are difficult to defeat the four hands, and the power of this manuscript selection is naturally not the master of him alone." ”

Xu Qian stroked his forehead and said excitedly: "Uncle Shengming, he actually has my father's demeanor, this hand is really beautiful." He hurriedly said, "I'll go and find a way to hire someone." ”

Xu Shen seemed to be involved in the wound, bared his teeth and took a breath of cold air, and said: "Don't shake the bed, it's easy to talk about manpower, it's easy to invite Confucianism, now many Confucians are idle, and they want to make a name for themselves every day, and the newspaper is a good opportunity for them to become famous, and I will ask Mengting to write you a list later, and you can send someone to hire it." ”

Xu Qian nodded again and again, and agreed.

At this time, in early summer, the weather in Hangzhou is changing, at noon, a rainstorm came without warning, the whole world seems to be filled with rain, without further ado, Xu Qian has sent someone to hire, Ming Pao has a compilation, plus Wang Fuzi is two people, if you invite three or four more Confucians, not only can you take the opportunity to expand Ming Pao, but also can avoid the entire Ming Pao article being filled with articles of mind.

This idea is indeed the best of both worlds, which finally relieved Xu Qian's heart.

An hour later, three or four men who had gone to the newspaper in their robes came back to the newspaper office, and they all said that when the Confucians heard that Ming Pao was going to invite them to compile it, they were all full of interest, and they had agreed to come to the newspaper office tomorrow.

These people are all carefully selected by Xu Qian, and they have all read their articles, they are all the most orthodox science articles, and there will be no danger of deviance, Xu Qian breathed a sigh of relief, sat under the eaves, and watched the rain draining outside.

At this time, someone from the post station came, saying that a letter had arrived, and it was from Jingshi and sent to Xu Qian.

Generally, the post station does not deliver letters, but it is not without special circumstances, as long as there is a relationship, you can ask someone to bring it.

As soon as Xu Qian heard the letter from Jingshi, his spirits suddenly perked up, the old man had been gone for so long, and finally there was an answer.

He hurriedly took the letter and opened the seal, Zhao Mengting also heard the news, peeped at the side, and couldn't help but say: "I didn't expect that my uncle had become a hundred households in Jinyi, and it was only a long time." ”

Xu Qian is face is bitter, the old man's temper has grown a lot, especially after doing a hundred households, he has enough confidence, and the letters are full of reprimands for him, what should he study hard, if he doesn't study well, he will break his dog's legs, and said that the flowers and willows are spreading wildly here in Beijing, and many scholars and sons are contaminated with this disease, so that the officials of Beijing have repeatedly ordered students not to enter the fireworks venue, otherwise they will all be dismissed. then reprimanded Xu Qian not to go to the fireworks venue, and the old Xu family also pointed to him to pass on the ancestry.

After reading a letter, Xu Qian's heart was panicked, but Zhao Mengting glanced at him very meaningfully, and said: "Uncle's words, you can't help but listen, and I will urge you with Uncle Xu Shen at that time." ”

Xu Qian said indignantly: "Am I that kind of person? ”

The days passed quickly, two days later, the prince came to the door, Xu Qian warmly received him, and said: "I have been looking forward to Mr. coming for a long time, and now I have come just right, I have sorted out a place in the newspaper for Mr. to choose the manuscript office, if Mr. is still dissatisfied, just mention it to the students." ”

After that, he had to introduce several other compilers to him, and Wang Gen greeted these compilers one by one, but he did not show an angry face, and the corners of his mouth always had a serene smile, as if everything was in his expectation.

He said to Xu Qian: "The township test is approaching, and the old man also has a lot of leisure when choosing a manuscript here, if you have something you don't understand, you can come and ask the old man, although the old man is not as good as the bachelor, but he is by no means a useless person." ”

Wang Gen's words made Xu Qian very ashamed, obviously he was a little yin to him, but he was not angry at all, but was so honest with himself.

But Xu Qian thought about it again, and felt that something was wrong, could it be that Master Wang deliberately made himself feel guilty, right? He warned himself in his heart that he must be careful not to fall into the way of these old foxes.