Farmers' Struggle

Chapter 44

  From then on, Wen Jinbai no longer concealed anything from Li Yu, and told Li Yu all about himself.

He was originally the elder brother of the prime minister's mansion, the Ninth Young Master that everyone envied, there were so many admirers in the capital, even the current crown prince wanted to accept him as a side concubine.

Once entering the palace, the gate is as deep as the sea, as long as the family loves their children, they will not be willing to send their children to this place that eats people and does not spit out their bones.

It was because of this rumor that the Wen family would not want their elder brother to enter the palace as a side concubine, and would rather be a chicken head than a phoenix tail. In order to avoid being too passive in the future, the Wen family began to look for someone for the ninth son early on. Of course, The condition of the Wen family is that Wen Jinbai cannot be wronged, regardless of the family background, but it must be the position of the main wife.

Nowadays, rich and noble families pay attention to the blood of the direct line, and the children born to the main wife are the real direct line. Everyone knows that the elder brother is difficult to conceive, and the main wife usually chooses everyone who is a lady, so how can there be a place for the elder brother? Brothers are almost always in the door, otherwise Chen Zizhuo will not cause such a big sensation if he is designated as the concubine of the thirteen princes. In the palace, blood inheritance is especially important. It means that the thirteenth prince is really not favored, and he will be the life of a prince for the rest of his life. Of course, this also makes the other princes completely let go of his wariness. Therefore, when he angers the emperor, there will be brothers to replace him. He begged for mercy, and the royal family's mean brotherhood was revealed at this time.

The name of the Nine Young Masters moved the capital, and many families were already moved, but when they thought of the conditions of the Wen family, they all stopped thinking about it. There are plenty of brothers, and you can marry as many as you want, but you have to weigh it if you want to be the main wife .

In the end, the Wen family chose the Fan family, who was an editor at the Imperial Academy. Although the official position of the Fan family is not high, it is a noble official position. The most important thing is that the young master of the Fan family, Fan Lu, is honest and responsible, and he also agreed to the ninth son Wen Jin. Bai Menmen is the main family. They will not take concubines for three years after they get married in the future. If they have children, they will be the eldest son and grandson. If they have no children, the first son born to concubines will also be raised under Wen Jin's white knees.

This is already the best ending for Wen Jinbai.

It's a pity that not long after the marriage was arranged, the Wen family fell into the conspiracy of a villain. Naturally, the Fan family didn't care about this marriage.

Up to now, he still seems to be in a dream. Overnight, things changed and people changed. Waves of officers and soldiers surrounded the prime minister's mansion. Letters from internal and external enemies came.

The whole family went to jail, and what made it worse was that, in order to protect themselves, the uncle's family made up lies about his father's corruption, just to expose his father and exonerate himself. what a pity! His father has always been a clean and honest official, obeying the law and being diligent in government and caring for the people. These people tried their best to spread rumors in order to discredit his father, causing his father to bear eternal infamy even if he died.

Wen Jinbai couldn't cry anymore, the grievance that had been suppressed in his heart for so long was finally released today.

Although Li Yu hadn't experienced it, he could empathize with it. He patted Wen Jinbai's shoulder lightly, and let him cry on his shoulder. He could only comfort him silently. There are some dark and depressing things. After a long time of extreme repression, it will cause damage to the human body, and it will only be released if it can be released. There are benefits.

He has already fully understood that such a simple and crude framing is nothing more than a political struggle, but he doesn't know what the intentions of the people behind this scene are.

"Now that I have seen through the world, I don't ask for anything else. I just hope to find my younger brother Wen Jinxuan. He is still so young, and he has endured no less hardships than me. May God bless him to be safe." Jin Bai said softly.

Li Yu gently pulled the veil on Wen Jinbai's forehead, and gently stroked the uneven scar with his fingers. Wen Jinbai shrank obviously, but Li Yu didn't allow him to flinch, and kissed the scar directly.

He feels sorry for Wen Jinbai, and he has withstood these hardships at such a young age, which also strengthens his determination to embark on an official career. , at least there is still a little chance, "Don't worry! When I have a chance in the future, I will help you find your younger brother, and I will protect you well.

" blizzard.

It is the most suitable way to describe the cruel and bad weather in the Northland at this time.

In the rolling barracks, an eight or nine-year-old child is waving a gun that is more than half his body length with all his strength. Although the north wind is whistling snowflakes, the child's head is covered with sweat Pearl, also steaming all over.

Standing next to him was an old general, with a serious face, not angry and pretentious, "Hands and eyes are united, your movement is wrong again, and you will be fined to practice twenty more times."

The boy didn't react when he heard this, he just gritted his teeth. , Continue to practice the action just now. Even though he was very tired and could hardly hold the gun in his hands, his eyes were still firm and he was still gritting his teeth.

The old general nodded calmly, with a hint of approval in his eyes.

The days passed quickly, and the two were like glue. Li Yu did not forget to fall in love while studying, and he still made rapid progress. Wen Jinbai has profound knowledge, and having him as Li Yu's teacher is much better than those scholars in private schools.

After the Chinese New Year, the county exam will be held in February, which is Li Yu's first year in this world. Originally, he wanted to prepare well and have a prosperous New Year. However, Wen Jinbai disagreed. To waste time and energy on this, it is better to learn more about policy theory, stereotyped essays, and trying to post poems and other things that are useful for imperial examinations.

Li Yu had no choice but to follow him. He made a big pot of dumplings during the Chinese New Year. The two of them ate a delicious meal, and it was the Chinese New Year.

When the day of the county examination came, Li Yu got up early, and Wen Jinbai stayed up almost all night, preparing for him the things he needed for the examination. Water bag, small charcoal stove, silver charcoal..."

Li Yu laughed, "Okay, you have already counted countless times last night, as long as there are no mistakes."

Wen Jin didn't raise his eyes, "It's better to check again. Don't worry, I'm afraid that there may be some omissions. Once you enter the examination room, you have to stay there for two or three days. If you don't prepare well, you won't be frozen or hungry inside? You don't know, many students will die during the examination. Because they couldn't support themselves, they passed out and were carried out everywhere." When he was in the capital, there were countless rumors about the imperial examinations when he was in the capital. So-and-so went crazy in the examination room, in short, there are all kinds of situations.

Li Yu was helpless, how could these people compare with him? It's not that he hasn't gone through the exam, and his mental quality has long been tempered.

When I went out, I had to light a pine torch. It was only the first quarter of the day, and the sky was still dark. There was a light rain in the sky, and it was damp and slightly cold.

Wen Jinbai patted his forehead, "It's still cold today, I'll get you another big cloak." After she

finished speaking, she was about to turn around and go back, but Li Yu quickly grabbed her, "No need, dress warmly , besides, I brought mattresses and quilts, too many of these things are useless, hurry up, or you won't be able to make it in time."

Wen Jinbai just gave up when he heard the words, and babbled along the way, "The food must be hot before eating, Don't catch a cold, don't go hungry..."

Li Yu listened all the way, not only didn't feel bored by his nagging words, but immersed himself in it and enjoyed himself.

It didn't take long to arrive at the entrance of the village. There were many people at the entrance of the village, and they looked a little messy under the flickering torches blown by the wind. Almost half of the people in the village had already come, just to practice Li Yu's practice and wish him all the way to high school. .

Village head Li Wentian patted Li Yu's shoulder with a smile, and said with a laugh: "Third boy, take the exam well. The whole village is waiting for you to go to high school."

Li Yu smiled wryly. He didn't know what the villagers thought. They were all here to see him off, most likely to encourage him, because no one believed that Li Yu could pass high school in one go, but it was just to comfort him.

Everyone said blessings to Li Yu. Although the weather is not beautiful, people's enthusiasm has not diminished at all. For more than half a year, thanks to Li Yu's workshop, the people in the village have an extra income. This is the only way to make up for it, otherwise I really don't know what to do.

Not long after, another group of people came over. When they got closer, they could see clearly by the light of the fire that it was the Li family. Old man Li Wencai walked in the front, surrounded by Li Xingyan.

Li Yuhuang took a look. The second brother and sister-in-law of the second room didn't come, but the rest of the people were all dispatched.

Li Wencai also saw Li Yu. At this time, he had mixed feelings in his heart. He really didn't expect that this youngest son, who was the least promising, would have the day to take the imperial examination.

Now he has the posture of a dragon bell, his back is hunched a lot, and he is not at all as straight as when he drove Li Yu out of the house.

Li Wencai still struggled to come over, Li Yu smiled and called "Dad", Li Wencai nodded, wanted to speak but didn't know what to say, finally squirmed his lips and said: "Go take the exam hard, even if you take the exam It doesn't matter if you don't win, there will be a chance next time." He almost expressed the feelings of everyone.

The surroundings became quiet all of a sudden, and Li Yu said with a nonchalant smile, "Don't worry, father, my son will definitely win without being arrogant or discouraged."

Li Wentian came over and interjected, "Brother, you have a good son. You didn't expect it, did you? Your third child would have such a future."

Li Wencai had a complex and tangled face, and finally didn't know what to say, so he just sighed heavily.

Li Xingyan walked over in high spirits. He glanced at Li Yu contemptuously and said with a smile: "Uncle, I really didn't expect to have the courage to take the exam? I don't know if you have read all the four books and five classics? But it doesn't matter, you can just treat it as a way to learn more , After all, this kind of opportunity is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you. When you fail the exam, you will have the capital to brag about it, right?"

His smug face is really unbearable, is there anyone who talks like this? It's so sure that people will fail. Wen Jinbai next to Li Yu was unconvinced and just wanted to say a few words, but was stopped by Li Yu, and he took a step forward, "Nephew Xingyan, third uncle knows what level third uncle is, so don't bother nephew. You just need to take your own exam well, don't worry about all three uncles passing the exam, and you are still a white body, at that time, won't people laugh your ass off if you spread the word."

"You..." Li Xingyan couldn't help but get angry. Then he breathed a sigh of relief, and said confidently: "How could I fail the exam?" Hmph! Want to provoke him, but don't look at who he is, he has a secret magic weapon.

Li Xingyan stopped talking and ignored anyone. The people in the village originally wanted to say a few auspicious words to him. Seeing him like this, they all swallowed their words. It was the village chief who said a few good words. Then he announced loudly, "The auspicious time has come, let's start our journey. If you go here, you will jump over the dragon's gate. It will be auspicious."

The ox cart of the village head's house had been waiting for a long time, so Li Yu bid farewell to everyone and got into the ox cart with Wen Jinbai .

Li Xingyan also jumped to the other side, accompanied by his father Li Cheng.

The bullock cart started slowly and drove towards the town. Also sailing towards the invisible future, Li Yu was looking forward to it at this time, heh! Examination, here I come.