Everyone was not familiar with the nature of the spirit of the spirit, and soon the alcohol was rising. Li Dui, who had the least alcohol content, was even drowsy. Even though the few people were not convinced, they could only disperse and compete with the spirit after a few days.

When Su Shen arrived at his son, he saw that Du Zhongxiao was missing, and asked strangely: "Why didn't the Du Xiaoguanren who made wine?"

Su Song said: "He was afraid something went wrong in the steaming wine, so he went over to watch it early."

Wang Su, who followed him, laughed: "This guy is a bit interesting. I asked him to come to steam wine, but because only he did this, he really would treat him as a craftsman. After all, he is a scholar. He is rare to have a fate today. He should talk to others about some articles, poetry and essays, so why are you still watching steam wine?"

After saying that, he went to the small courtyard where the wine was steaming next to him and went to see Du Zhongxiao. The few of them were drunk and followed him.

In the eyes of these people, scholars are different from ordinary people. Studying is the main business, and the others are all side by side. Even Wang Su himself just asked Du Zhongxiao to talk about the way to steam wine. He kept here for the next few days, which meant that he was supporting, not that he kept watching here diligently. However, he did not expect that Du Zhongxiao was very dedicated and actually treated steaming wine as a career.

When I arrived in the courtyard, I saw Du Zhongxiao leaning against a big tree, holding a book and reading it in a sensation.

Hearing the footsteps, Du Zhongxiao looked up and saw that it was everyone coming, so he hurriedly got up and saluted.

At this time, Wang Su's intentions are rising and asked Du Zhongxiao: "My friend is not drinking outside, what book is he reading here?"

Du Zhongxiao said respectfully: "I am a collection of poems and essays from the previous Jinshi I bought yesterday. I have nothing to do. My father taught me a little. My family is superficial and cannot compare to other people. I used to see these in my hometown, but I was really happy to see them at this time."

Ye Qingchen smiled and said, "Why do you only read these when you go to the capital to study? There are so many such books in the capital, even if you buy them back and read them. There are so many celebrities and wise men in the capital. You should read more books of sages and ask questions everywhere, so that you can come to the capital once."

Du Zhongxiao bowed: "What the official said is, but students have always been clumsy in their words, and they have many words in their hearts, but they don't know what to say in person, which is ridiculous. I have read the books of sages, but no famous teachers explain it, so I have to work harder on my own."

Ye Qingchen said: "If you work hard, you should read some classics. The thirteen scriptures newly printed by the Imperial College are very exquisite. You go and study them carefully. Which of us don't have some wine lees in our family? Help you cook wine, and walk around with the officials of the museum more in your spare time, as if you are reading these books here. Don't be afraid that no one will pay attention to you. Let's talk to you, and there will always be someone with a keen eye to know talents."

Wang Su also said: "I asked you to help with wine, not to seek these benefits. You are a scholar in the end, and we also seek some knowledgeable young people to study with you. Otherwise, you would not be a waste of time when you come to the capital."

Du Zhongxiao thanked him repeatedly. Because Wu Kejiu was sitting together outside, he couldn't say a few serious words, so he might as well come to read the book, but he didn't expect others to persuade him. It was precisely because of this that others were more willing to help because he was honest and honest.

If you are an ordinary scholar, it is difficult to meet Ye Qingchen and Wang Su. It is because of Li Dui that Du Zhongxiao has this opportunity. At this time, Buddhism was flourishing, and Du Zhongxiao steamed wine from the lees and then served porridge to the poor, and many wealthy families wanted to follow it. In fact, the amount of money saved by steaming wine may not be in the eyes of Wang Su and others.

Everyone was drunk and persuaded Du Zhongxiao for a while, and went there with a laugh. He told Du Zhongxiao that he steamed wine for several wealthy families, prepared some dishes, and invited some leisure officials from the museum and the museum to come, whether it was teaching or communication, so that Du Zhongxiao could gain more knowledge. The officials from the museum and the museum were leisurely, but their income was also low, which was considered a benefit for young officials by these high-ranking officials.

Looking at the backs of everyone leaving, Du Zhongxiao was a little confused. In fact, this time when he came to Beijing, Du Zhongxiao's purpose was very simple, just to prepare for the imperial examination. The most important thing was to make up for the shortcomings in his knowledge. He didn't care about how much he really learned. However, there were not many scholars in this era who were as utilitarian as Du Zhongxiao. Everyone read the books of sages to find the principles of governing the country and saving the people. Such utilitarianism was quite despised.

Putting down the book in his hand, Du Zhongxiao sighed and looked at the sun in the sky.

Who would not want to find a backer in the court and take fewer detours in the future? But Du Zhongxiao understood that finding a backer in this era is a price. Starting from participating in the Examination Examination, scholars must find a guarantor if they want to embark on the road to the imperial examination. The guarantor is not a name, but if there is a problem, they will bear joint and several liability. After passing the Jinshi and becoming an official, they will still be like this. In addition to being promoted one after another, they often need to recommend high-ranking officials.

This is when the struggle between gentlemen and villains is rising. I accidentally get involved in the whirlpool of party struggles. What’s even more terrible is that Du Zhongxiao doesn’t know which one is a gentleman party and which one is a villain. It’s even more unclear when the gentlemen party will gain power and when the villain party will gain power.

Staying away from party struggles and protecting oneself is the principle set by Du Zhongxiao for himself. Before he was deeply involved in the court struggles, he would never clearly express his political position and would not be a victim of other people's party struggles. Therefore, this time he entered Beijing, Du Zhongxiao really collected necessary information for the imperial examination and found experienced people to learn experience.

It was Du Zhongxiao who was close to Wang Su and others on purpose, which was his way of survival in this era. At this time, the dispute between gentlemen and villains was emerging, and the new and old parties were still taking shape. This is the correct path. Not to mention Du Zhongxiao, it was the representative figures of the later struggle between new and old parties, such as Wang Anshi and Sima Guang, who were actually far away from the whirlpool of the struggle between gentlemen and villains.

However, unexpectedly, the more Du Zhongxiao acted closely with these characters, the more they felt that Du Zhongxiao was indifferent to fame and fortune, and his impression became better and better. Du Zhongxiao sighed, although the capital was good, it was not a place to stay for a long time.

After leaving Wang Su's house, Su Shen said to Su Song: "The Du family's small officials are very interesting. Today, there are many guests. It was just when he showed his face in front of all the officials that he ran to read the book alone. What can I read in the imperial examination articles of my predecessors?"

Su Song said: "Not that. I have talked to Du Xiaoguanren. He was born in a place and really never saw these. Now it is only one year before the next time I will give the explanation. I really want to be the imperial examination. Now it is really time to work hard."

Su Shen nodded. This was something he had never thought about. Of course, they couldn't understand the difficulties of Du Zhongxiao and others. They couldn't figure out how scholars could not even see those books.

After thinking for a while, Su Shen said to Su Song: "This Du Zhongxiao is clear-headed and has a very reasonable attitude towards work. If he passes the Jinshi, he will definitely not be an ordinary person in the future. If you have nothing to do recently, you should prepare for the imperial examination and walk with him more often in daily life and discuss articles. Now the war in the northwest is difficult, and the court is undercurrents, and something big will happen. Alas, you are a little alienated from those who like to make trouble."
Chapter completed!