Fighter of the Destiny

Chen Changsheng won the first place in the imperial examination and asked Dongyu Shenjiang's Mansion to start preparing family banquets. However, many family banquets disappeared. Even if they were still retained, the regulations were lowered because many people lost money.

According to subsequent statistics, a total of more than 300 gambling games related to the Great Imperial Examination were opened in the four major squares. Among them, more than 100 games with the largest betting amounts were basically related to the ranking of the Great Imperial Examination, because Chen Changsheng , and also because of unexpected situations such as Tianhai Shengxue's withdrawal, there are many upsets, and few people can win in this year's gambling.

Logically speaking, if the gamblers lose, the banker should also win. However, this year's Si Da Fang did not earn any money from the Grand Examination, because in the few nights before the Grand Examination began, there were consecutive Several huge sums of money were invested in the National Education Academy and Chen Changsheng.

The first one was naturally the actions of the guys from the National Education Academy. Chen Changsheng directly bet all his wealth on himself based on the attitude that the imperial examination was the last fight in his life. Xuanyuan Po didn't have much money, so he also put all his savings into it. The seventeen taels of silver that came down were then invested in. The two people who really made the amount of money larger were Tang Sanliu and Luo Luo. Although they only invested in the money they had around them, they were very rich with just the amount of money. It was already quite big, not to mention that the odds were extremely high at that time.

The second amount of money pledged to Chen Changsheng came from the ecclesiastical office. The person who came forward was Reverend Xin, who represented the old and formidable Bishop. This amount of money was very large. I heard that besides the Bishop , many priests in the ecclesiastical center also threw a lot into it in order to show their loyalty.

The third tranche of silver was a larger amount, which could even be said to be a bit astonishing. This silver came from Wenshui.

Because of these three unpopular bets, the four major houses suffered miserably, especially the third bet, which directly put Tianxiangfang, which was less capitalized among the four major houses, under great pressure.

To be able to host such a gambling game, Si Da Fang naturally has a very strong background. Although the gambling business is all about credibility, if it really comes to a moment of life and death, you have to default on the account, at least for a while.

But this time they didn't dare to do anything, not even the courage to ask someone to intercede, because no matter how well-established they were, they didn't dare to offend the National Academy of Education, which had His Highness Luoluo, or the Cardinal who dared to confront the Pope. , they dare not offend the owner of the third piece of silver.

The money came from Wenshui, so it was naturally from the Tang family.

There is only one Tang family in Wenshui, and there is only one Tang family in the mainland. Only that Tang family in the world is rich enough to spend such a large sum of money to buy Chen Changshengsheng just to make his young master happy...

Anything that goes to the extreme will become very scary. For a family that is too rich like the Wenshui Tang family, it is not ordinary scary, but very scary.

However, the old man of the Tang family probably didn't expect that just to boost his grandson's reputation in Kyoto and at the same time roll his eyes at those Kyoto people, he would actually gain a lot. It can even be said that this year's imperial examination The biggest winner, besides Chen Changsheng and the Chinese Academy of Education, is the Tang family.

In a few days, the Spring Festival will be held, and the ceremonial gifts at the ecclesiastical center will be very generous. The banquets at the priests' houses will definitely include a lot of dishes. The rich people in the National Education College will become richer, and the only ones who have no money will be Xuanyuan Po probably didn't need to worry about running out of money, and Tianxiangfang, a famous gambling house in mainland China, was liquidated in the subsequent period and sold to a southern businessman who was engaged in the jewelry business.

These are all the impacts brought about by the imperial examination.

Of course, these influences are only on the surface, and the real influence is still lurking under the water, waiting for the moment to show its power, or when the results of the imperial examination are officially released, something or two will be revealed.

Chen Changsheng didn't know these things, and he didn't know that his money had increased several times, which was enough for him to live comfortably in Kyoto for another ten years. Of course, he had to be able to live for another ten years first.

Tang Sanliu didn't know about these things, or he didn't care. The amount of money he bet seemed to be considered huge by outsiders, but in fact it was just his pocket money for a few months. It was really hard for him to keep gambling with this level of money. Keeping it in mind, he had no idea what Wenshui had done.

The carriage returned to the Anglican Academy.

Countless people also came to the depths of Baihua Alley, and the scene was bustling. From time to time, someone was heard shouting congratulations to Chen Changshou, and there were many surprised comments.

Those comments were not directed at Chen Changsheng, but at the current gate of the Chinese Academy of Education.

Chen Changsheng and others got off the carriage and looked at the courtyard gate, a little stunned, wondering what was going on?

On that autumn rainy morning last year, a war horse with excellent pedigree from the Tianhai family lay dying in a pool of water, spraying blood. The gate of the National Education College was smashed into pieces, like ruins.

From that day on, the gate of the National Education College has remained like this. It has not been repaired, and even the most basic cleaning work has not been done. It has become more and more dilapidated. If it weren’t for Jin Yulu holding a teapot and lying on a bamboo chair every day, who would They couldn't tell that there was actually a courtyard gate here.

This is a contest between the National Religion College, which the bishop values ​​​​and the new faction of the National Religion headed by the Pope. It is also a contest between the old people who are loyal to the Chen family and the Tianhai family. This contest is at a very high level and will eventually fall to the ground. But it was a childish fight.

Probably because the three teenagers in the National Education Academy are still very young, and they don't think about this matter too complicated. They only know that the courtyard door was broken down by the Tianhai family, so it's up to you to repair it.

Naturally, the Tianhai family doesn't know how to cultivate, which means admitting defeat and bowing their heads. The National Education Academy did not repair it, and left this dilapidated gate in front of everyone in Kyoto, until the dilapidated gate became a famous new scenery in Kyoto - this is what they are fighting for, so naturally no one will be the first to do so. Swallow it.

However, at this time, the originally shabby courtyard gate was surrounded by more than a dozen craftsmen wearing imperial uniforms. There were also many precious beams and jade materials that were obviously extraordinary were piled in the open space beside the gate. The situation looked like Someone was preparing the monastery gate. No wonder the people were talking a lot and were very surprised.

The old steward in charge of repairing the gate of the courtyard did not face Chen Changsheng and others. Instead, he followed the instructions and loudly told the onlookers what he and the others were going to do.

The Tianhai family wants to repair the monastery gate for the National Education Academy?

It’s still a white jade courtyard gate!

Did the Tianhai family really admit defeat? How can this be?

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Under the eyes of countless people, Chen Changsheng and others walked into the National Education College. As usual, they lit a fire and made tea in the concierge. Then they took a bamboo lounge chair and sat down in front of the courtyard door. The craftsmen who were nervously doing the measuring work said not to disturb themselves and began to enjoy the night.

Under the banyan tree by the pond, the lawn was just a little green in the early spring. Chen Changsheng and the other three walked towards the library. Xuanyuan Po asked what to eat for dinner. Although the salt meat was delicious, would it be too salty? Tang Sanliu said what day it was, and he still cared so much about it. These days, my mouth has almost faded away. As soon as he spoke, a group of wild birds fluttered in the forest and flew towards the Baicao Garden.

The lights in the library were lit, a little dim and very warm. The National Education Academy was as usual, a little monotonous and very calm. Even though the imperial examination had just ended, they had encountered so many things and accomplished so many things, no matter it was This academy is still the same as the three teenagers, and nothing has changed.

Chen Changsheng looked at Tang Sanshiliu and said his first words after returning to the National Education Academy: Where did Zhexiu go? Did you pick up the Wenshui Sword?

If you didn't ask, I would have almost forgotten, how did you and Gou Hanshi fight? How did you make my sword fly so far away? Don't keep staring at my waist, okay? It's so clear, but it's not ...Priest Xin said that it fell into a restricted area and would be sent back to me in two days.

When Tang Thirty-Six said this, he frowned and said, Zhexiu got up after his injury was better. He ignored the persuasion of His Highness Luoluo and me and left the academy directly. I don't know where he went, but ...According to his personality, he will definitely come to you, but I don’t know when.”

He then looked at Chen Changsheng and asked, How did you and Gou Hanshi fight? Did you really become a ghost? Even if you did, there is no reason for you to win! By the way, did you really become a ghost?

I asked Tongyou twice in one sentence.

Tang Sanliu stared at Chen Changsheng, his eyes as bright as stars. To him, the matter of Tongyou was more shocking and enviable to him than Chen Changsheng winning the first place in the imperial examination.

Not just him, but what all the young geniuses at the top of the Qingyun Ranking want to do most is to cross that threshold as soon as possible and safely.

Chen Changsheng wanted to say that he didn't understand what was going on, but suddenly he heard a noise coming from the direction of the courtyard door outside the library, and couldn't help but look slightly strange.

Xuanyuan Po pushed open the door and went out to see the situation. After a while, he returned to the library, rubbed his head, and said with some confusion: They started to repair the door.

So anxious? Tang Sanliu raised his eyebrows and said, What exactly does that guy from the Tianhai family want to do?

Being interrupted like this, Chen Changsheng forgot what to say. He thought about how Tianhai Shengxue had given up defeat when facing Luoluo in the academy, and felt that there should be a reason for this that he didn't know.

Suddenly it rained outside the window.

The pattering cold rain of early spring fell on the windows, making no sound, only the wetness.

Chen Changsheng became even more silent as he thought of the several autumn rains that washed the dusty building today.

Those autumn rains are the Pope’s method.

But, why would the Pope save himself? Don't say that you are just a small person, even if you are not, the Pope personally destroyed the National Education Academy, why is he taking action for the National Education Academy now?

His mood became a little complicated because he found that things were getting more and more complicated.

On the evening after the imperial examination, when he returned to the National Education Academy, the dinner Xuanyuan Po cooked was inevitably a bit simple. He ate just three pieces of candied salt meat and three bowls of rice with tea and water. Chen Changsheng felt full, and then he felt sleepy. Feelings and tiredness uncontrollably occupy the entire body, making it difficult to sit still.

Let's take a rest early. He stood up and said.

Tang Sanliu was extremely dissatisfied with tonight's meal. He kept mumbling something while eating. Seeing that he was about to leave, he became even more dissatisfied and said, That's it?

Chen Changsheng was a little puzzled and asked, What else?

Please! You just won the first place in the imperial examination today! You slapped the faces of all the people who looked down on you. Can you not act so calm?

Tang Thirty-Six shouted: Didn't we agree in advance that tonight we will eat some unhealthy food and then get drunk? If you want dancing, I will gather a dozen troupes for you with just a shout!

Chen Changsheng was a little embarrassed. He understood that at such a time, he should really do something to celebrate, so that he could be considered a normal person, but he had just eaten three slices of candied salt pork, which was already a huge concession for him. Getting drunk was such a thing, There is really no way to accept it.

He looked out the window and saw that the cold snow was gradually dispersing and the stars were gradually appearing. It was already late. He turned back to look at Tang Sanliu and said, The day after tomorrow, no, it should be tomorrow. Let's... have a drink with you?

That was the day when the results of the Great Imperial Examination were officially released.

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(I just stayed in the hotel today and didn’t go to any scenic spots. It feels strange to write it down right now... I don’t feel as tired as I did a few days ago. After eating for a while, I’ll check it out. Don’t go shopping in the city. See you all tomorrow. I wish you all a happy holiday and a happy trip in advance.)