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Chapter 8 Undercurrent
Chapter 8 Undercurrent
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Arrived at the entrance of the Literature Museum.
Wu Wen looked at the open door, stopped for a while, and then walked in.
As soon as he stepped over the threshold, a middle-aged man wearing a cloth crown and a long gown came up to him.
His name is Xia Sen, and he is the person who specializes in receiving scholars at the Literary Museum.
He was guarding the table behind the door, and when he saw someone coming in, he immediately stood up to greet them.
However, when he saw Wu Wen and looked at his clothes, especially the pair of straw sandals on his feet, the enthusiasm in his eyes suddenly dimmed a little.
But he still stepped forward politely and said, "This is the Literature Museum. What can I do for you?"
Wu Wen bowed and saluted, acting like a scholar: "I heard that the King of Qin is respectful to scholars and opened a literary museum to recruit scholars from all over the world. I passed by here, so I wanted to come in and take a look."
"Oh? You are also a writer?"
Xia Sen could tell from Wu Wen's tone that he was also a scholar, and his serious expression eased a little.
Scholars are different from ordinary people. Even if they are dressed poorly, they can only be said to be down and out, but cannot be called poor peasants.
"I am not a talented person. I have studied for a few years and know a few words." Wu Wen replied modestly.
"Well, if you want to enter the Literature Museum, please take out an article." Xia Sen gestured with his hand.
Although the academy welcomes scholars from all over the world, not everyone can enter. In order to avoid those who are not qualified, if you want to get in, you must first demonstrate your talent and knowledge.
Uh~
Wu Wen pondered for a moment. He could write the article, but he had not prepared it yet. He also didn't know what he would need to enter the Literature Museum.
He just wanted to come into this place on a whim, with a little idea in mind, just to see if he could get some benefits.
"What? What's the problem?"
Seeing his hesitation, Xia Sen's face changed again and he began to doubt.
"I'm sorry, I don't have anything prepared for the time being." Wu Wen said apologetically.
"It's okay, I have paper and pen..."
Before Xia Sen finished speaking, another middle-aged scholar walked out of the Literature Museum. He was the manager of the Literature Museum and was also in charge of reception.
"What happened?"
The middle-aged scholar came up to the two men, first looked Wu Wen up and down, then asked Xia Sen, "Who is this person?"
"Manager Zhao, this person wants to join the Literature Museum, but he hasn't prepared any articles..."
Before Xia Sen could finish his words, the middle-aged scholar interrupted him and turned to look at Wu Wen again.
Since the King of Qin was named the General of Heavenly Strategy, there have been too many people who want to come to the Literature Museum to gain benefits. To say that these people have no great ability, but in the end they are all scholars. It is useless to keep them, but they cannot be driven away directly, which will ruin the reputation of the King of Qin.
The middle-aged scholar said to Xia Sen, "Give him one penny."
Then, he turned around and left.
"Yes!"
Xia Sen responded and took out a hundred copper coins strung together with a string and handed them to Wu Wen.
"Go ahead. This is a gift from the King of Qin."
"Thank you!"
Wu Wen didn't expect to get the benefit so easily. He took it after saying thank you and then turned and left.
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Just as Wu Wen stepped into the Museum of Literature, a team of guards slowly drove up on the avenue outside.
In the center of the fully armed guards, there was a simple yet exquisite and elegant carriage.
When the carriage was facing the gate of the Literature Museum, a majestic command came from inside: "Stop!"
Hearing the sound from inside the carriage, the guard standing next to the carriage immediately shouted, "Stop!" The guards immediately obeyed the order and stopped in unison.
The small window on the side of the carriage slowly opened, revealing a cold and majestic face. This person was none other than the current Crown Prince Li Jiancheng.
"Is this the Qin King's literary museum?" he asked, with a hint of dissatisfaction in his tone.
Wei Zheng, the East Palace groom who was following behind the carriage, immediately stepped forward and responded: "Yes, Your Highness."
"My second brother is really good at recruiting talented scholars from all over the world." Li Jiancheng's words revealed obvious dissatisfaction.
At this moment, he happened to notice Wu Wen who had just entered the Literature Museum, and not long after, he walked out happily.
Li Jiancheng just gave a look, and Wei Zheng immediately ordered the guard beside him: "Go and have a look!"
"Yes!" After receiving the order, the guard ran to the Museum of Literature, but soon turned back and reported to Li Jiancheng what happened in the Museum of Literature.
"Haha, this is really amazing! No matter who goes there, they can get the favor of the King of Qin. What does he want to do? Show favor to the world?"
There was obvious anger in Li Jiancheng's words.
"Your Highness, the King of Qin is indeed very powerful now, you have to be on guard!" Wei Zheng reminded.
"I have an idea. Your Highness should also open a 'Literature Museum'. With your status and prestige, you will surely attract more scholars from all over the world and surpass the King of Qin."
Li Jiancheng lowered his head and thought about Wei Zheng's suggestion. Although he thought this method was good, it was ultimately plagiarized from the King of Qin, and it felt like copying someone else's ideas. Therefore, he felt a little uncomfortable, worried that people would say that he, the crown prince, was not as good as the King of Qin, and even his method of recruiting talents was plagiarized.
"Your Highness?" Seeing that Li Jiancheng did not respond, Wei Zheng reminded again.
"Let's discuss this later!" Li Jiancheng changed the subject and said to the guard, "Go and call that man over."
"Yes!" After receiving the order, the guard left quickly and soon caught up with Wu Wen who was about to return to the pharmacy.
Looking at the soldier in front of him who was more than two meters tall and dressed in armor, like a wall blocking his way, Wu Wen couldn't help but be stunned.
"Is there anything wrong?" Wu Wen asked.
"Your Highness, please come over!" the soldier replied.
His Highness? Hearing this title, Wu Wen couldn't help wondering who the soldier was talking about.
Following behind him, Wu Wen came to the carriage and bowed respectfully, saying, "Greetings, Your Highness."
Before he could straighten up, a man came up to him with a silver cake and said, "Here, this is a reward from His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
Your Highness, the Crown Prince? Why would the Crown Prince reward me if I have done nothing for it? Wu Wen was puzzled.
Seeing Wu Wen was a little dazed, the visitor said with an unhappy look on his face: "Why, you don't want the reward from His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?"
"How dare I? Thank you, Your Highness, for the reward." Wu Wen quickly accepted the silver cake.
The prince's position was too far from his. Even if the other party had some bad intentions, what could he do? He could only accept it honestly.
"Let's go!"
After rewarding Wu Wen, the guards set off, leaving him aside.
Even until they walked away, Wu Wen still stood there in a daze, looking at their receding backs, then looking at the silver cake in his hand, completely confused.
This is really a fortune that cannot be stopped. Without thinking too much, Wu Wen stuffed the silver cake into his arms and turned away.
As the guards were on their way back to the East Palace, the man who had just rewarded Wu Wen with the silver cake asked Wei Zheng, the Prince's groom, who was standing beside him:
"Sir Wei, there is one thing I don't understand. Why did His Royal Highness the Crown Prince reward that boy? I don't think he is anything special. How did he receive His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's favor?"
"This is the brilliance of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
Wei Zheng smiled and explained: "In the past, Mengchangjun had 3,000 favored guests, among whom there were many thieves. Although these people seemed useless at the time, they could spread Mengchangjun's reputation for benevolence and righteousness, and they could still be used at the critical moment.
Now, Your Highness is following the example of Lord Mengchang and showing kindness to the world and winning over scholars.”
After hearing this explanation, the man suddenly understood and secretly admired the prince's noble character.
……
(End of this chapter)
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