The weak scholar in the end of ancient times

Chapter 70 Distinguished Guest
The world is difficult nowadays, and the knowledge taught in ordinary schools is of no use at all. What is the point of studying abroad?

Why would a Taoist ask me about my study abroad?

Although he didn't know what the logical connection was, Zhao Mu still patiently replied - he had studied abroad, had received instruction from a famous teacher, had won first place in a literary competition, and had participated in academic exchanges at a certain school...

In the past, culture was valued over military power. If the Zhao family members had a talent for studying, they would be trained to become scholars.

But at that time, the Zhao family had limited conditions and could not compare with the prosperous aristocratic families.

But some deeds can be used to support the scene, no matter how true they are, no one will verify them nowadays.

Therefore, Zhao Mu spoke with confidence and was not afraid of being exposed for counterfeiting.

But as he spoke, he found that the smile on the face of the Taoist priest Qing Yi gradually disappeared.

Realizing that something was wrong, he finally stopped.

Taoist Qingyi said expressionlessly: "That's it?"

Zhao Mu:? ?

if not?
What can I, a scholar, do by traveling to study?
Isn't it just that? Is there any need to make a big fuss about it?
He really couldn't understand what this Taoist priest wanted to hear.
But considering the benefits that this Taoist priest could bring, he had to suppress his temper and maintain politeness.

"Uh, I don't know what the chief is referring to?"

Taoist Qingyi said with a distant look: "Please go back."

Zhao Mu walked out of the gate with a head full of questions, still unable to figure out what went wrong.

Ignoring his followers who were speaking up for him, Zhao Mu got on the carriage, still thinking about what had just happened.

Why on earth?

When leaving Qingyunfang and returning, a carriage happened to pass by. Zhao Mu looked and saw that it seemed to be the man surnamed Wen!
I still felt a little nervous, so I lowered the curtain and stopped looking outside, urging the driver, "Go faster!"

At the same time, in another carriage, Wen Gu, who had just returned from Zhao's house, noticed outside.

Seeing the car, he asked Chang Shun, "Do you know that car?"

Chang Shun hesitated a little: "It seems to be from Zhaohuifang..."

He didn't name anyone directly, but he told Wen Gu: Yes, that's right, it's the person from the Zhao family's branch who lives in Chaohuifang.

Looking back at where the carriage came from, it is very likely that it came from Qingyunfang.

Yo, are you trying to poach my people while I'm away?

It seems that nothing was dug up.

The carriage that left quickly drove straight into Zhaohuifang.

After Zhao Mu returned home, he immediately reviewed the situation with his relatives and friends, and then everyone discussed it back and forth.

"no problem."

"Isn't this how study tours are done?"

"Why would a Taoist priest like him ask such a question? Interested in Confucianism? Is this Taoist priest ill?"

Another more steady young man thought for a moment and said, "Perhaps this Taoist Master Qingyi is more concerned with craftsmanship. Think about the recipes Wen Gu presented."

The others thought about it and agreed.

but!

When scholars travel to study, who among the serious scholars would go to learn the things of craftsmen?

"Don't be discouraged. There must be information here that we have missed. Let's explore it first and then go after we understand it. The more he does this, the more it proves that he has real ability.

"This kind of talented person will not be easily swayed. This is only our first attempt to recruit them. Once we have collected some rare information about craftsmen, we will test them again. We will also follow the example of visiting the thatched cottage three times."

At this time, in Qingyunfang, Taoist Qingyi was also angry.

When you study abroad, you just learn about poetry, calligraphy, painting, and meet great scholars?
Will these work for me?
Is it beneficial?!

With just this little knowledge, you're qualified to order me around?!
I do the work and I take the risks?
Are you taking me for granted?!

roll! !

Besides...

Only by stepping on powerful people to get ahead can I show my superiority.

Stepping on idiots will make you look only slightly better than them and lower your status.

The man from the Zhao family's side branch doesn't look very smart.

Can't a powerful person come and recruit me?

Tsk, it seems that the talent I showed is still not outstanding enough.

The Taoist boy beside him was puzzled. He observed Taoist Qingyi's expression and asked carefully:

"Master, does studying abroad have anything to do with these things?"

Taoist Qingyi said solemnly, "You don't understand. The study tours of scholars are terrifying! They are also a testament to their strength!"

He believed this deeply.

Opposite Jingxingfang, Wen Gu’s carriage returned.

He Da rushed back immediately after receiving the news and stayed at the gate of the block. When he saw Wen Gu, he quickly told him what had happened in the opposite block.

He knew several workers working in Qingyunfang and knew what was going on across the street.

Wen Gu remained calm and didn't mention what happened on the other side. He just said to He Da, "Don't go out later. Wait at the gate of the square. Someone from the Patrol Department will bring a honeycomb coal stove over."

What a surprise.

The legendary honeycomb briquette stove has finally arrived?!

As for the Patrol Guard, others might be afraid of him, but he... was a little afraid, but not that afraid. He had even seen people from the Patrol Guard serving as guards for Master Wen.

Seeing that Wen Gu reacted calmly to the matter of Qingyunfang, He Da didn't worry about it anymore and waited for the coal stove at the gate of the square.

Wen Gu came to the office of Liangfang and sat down to think about the affairs of Qingyunfang.

Not unexpected.

Dog Taoist has always been a very pure person. He will be biased towards whoever can bring him fame and fortune.

The premise is that it can really bring him fame and fortune, and it is not just bragging.

When it comes to bragging and deceiving people, the Taoist priest has played it a lot in the past few years. He needs to see the actual benefits before he can be shaken.

The people from the Zhao family's side branches are not doing well themselves, so how can they expect Taoist Qingyi to believe the promises of those people?

The dog Taoist priest must be very depressed now.

Wen Gu shook his head, put the matter aside for the time being and dealt with the official business at hand.

But today was destined to be no quiet day. A carriage with rather ornate decorations drove towards Jingxingfang.

Inside the carriage.

Two men in their twenties, dressed in fine clothes, sat opposite each other.

"This Jingxingfang is too remote, it's not even close to the main road!"

"I don't understand. If I could be valued by my uncle, why would I choose such a shabby place?"

The two men were none other than the Shen family members and Madam Shen’s nephews.

When they learned that Wen Gu was valued, they felt dissatisfied and came over to meet this cousin.

They had discussed this many times in private. Although they had never met Wen Gu in person, it did not prevent them from getting together to criticize him.

We are all about the same age and status. We are all just getting by. How can you stand out?

As soon as Wen Gu left the Zhao family's gate, they got ready.

Let two of them take the lead and test this cousin.

For this purpose, they specially changed into luxurious clothes.

Normally they don't dare to go out of the neighborhood because many neighborhoods outside are very dirty and full of epidemics, especially those located in remote corners, which they dislike very much.

That is to say, now that the weather is cold, the various dangers related to evil spirits have been greatly reduced. As long as you prevent infection with other diseases and bring a few guards with you, there will be basically nothing to worry about.

The carriage drove directly into Jingxingfang.

The newly built gate has a stone paved entrance, and after that, the ground is just rammed earth.

Although it still looks very shabby, it is still stable and clean.

The people in the carriage looked around the area with critical eyes.

He Da had good eyesight and saw that it was not someone from the Patrol Officer's Office, but rather a carriage from some noble family. A young man lifted the curtain and looked out.

That look didn't seem very friendly.

If a distinguished person comes to Jingxingfang, he must be looking for their headmaster Wen.

Thinking about the fact that the mayor's reputation has soared in the past two days, He Da guessed that there were people trying to poach him before, so could he be looking for trouble this time?

He had heard that if the relationship was not very close, people who were particular about etiquette would still send visiting cards.

Uninvited, without prior notice.

Seeing that something was not right, He Da's heart skipped a beat. He quickly ran around two houses and went to the office to inform them first.

"Chief, it seems someone is causing trouble!"

He Da quickly described the scene in front of the square gate.

Wen Gu stopped the official business in his hands.

According to He Da, this gorgeous style might belong to a relative of the Shen family.

Cheng Zhi was worried: "Chief, this person is not a good person!"

Wen Gu's face remained calm, and he smiled and said, "Don't panic, it might be a good thing."

He Da went out to watch and came back soon.

"Chief, there's not just one person here, but two! They're dressed elegantly, and both have attendants and guards with them!"

Cheng Zhi was anxious: "What should I do?"

Wen Gu stood up excitedly: "Double happiness!"

Walk out quickly to welcome the guests.

Two young gentlemen in gorgeous clothes came towards me with great momentum.

The sound of bells and jades is clanging, the brocade is shining, the colors are dazzling and the nobility is overwhelming.

Noble!

expensive!
Wen Gu looked at them with a sincere smile and an elegant bow:
"But are they brothers from the Shen family?"

The older young man walking in front said sarcastically, "Master Wen is a very busy man. We didn't think of you and definitely didn't have time to contact us. We can only come here uninvited. Please don't blame us, Master Wen."

The younger one, who was more outgoing, raised his hand and was about to make a few sarcastic remarks, hoping to drive away the poor smell here.

Just opened his mouth and raised his hand.

Wen Gu grabbed his arm and pulled him into the house.

???

Ah this...

This cousin Wen is actually a passionate person?

"Sit down, don't be polite, we are all family, treat this place as your home."

Wen Gu pulled the person and walked quickly into the house.

"Xiao He, serve tea!"

Coming to the desk, he tidied up the paperwork, cleared a space, looked at the two of them and said:

"I've been wanting to find an opportunity to get together with a few cousins, but I've been so busy and worried these past few days. Seeing you today has finally made me feel brighter!"

Wen Gu looked as if he had seen a savior.

The younger Shen Liu was already stunned by the enthusiasm for revisiting the past.

If Wen Gu's attitude was bad, he would still know how to deal with it. But in this situation...

Cousin Wen seems to be an okay person.

Shen Qing, who entered the room last, snorted coldly when he heard Wen Gu's words:
"You? What's troubling you? He's in the limelight right now. Who doesn't know that the Zhao family's cousin, the head of Wen Gu Wenfang, is deeply trusted by the Zhao family master?"

"This is so difficult for me!" Wen Gu sighed, "I really have so many difficulties!"

Then he gestured towards Cheng Zhi.

Secretary Cheng hadn't developed a tacit understanding yet and wasn't smart enough, so he could only memorize the gestures.

Following the prompt, Cheng Zhi carefully took out a piece of drawing paper from the bookshelf next to him.

He remembered that the head of the monastery said that building these would be extremely expensive, more expensive than the Taoist temple built by the Taoist priest, and therefore could not be built.

Wen Gu spread out the drawing paper, his eyes sincere and eager.

You brought this upon yourselves!

(End of this chapter)