Sturdy Countryside: Lord, Please Blow The Lamp

In fact, before Xia Ziqing came to call him, he had also heard about the deeds of the fourth son of Hua, and he just couldn't refuse Xia Ziqing's invitation, so he was going to go back with him immediately, not because he wanted to make friends that person.

"Brother Dafu, where are you staying now, can I go to your place when I'm free?" Xia Beibei asked.

"Ziqing now lives in Huayu Mansion, and I live in Lianxinxuan." Xia Dafu replied.

"Lianxinxuan?" Xia Beibei frowned. This Lianxinxuan sounds like a good and elegant place. With Xia Dafu's strength, can he afford it?

"Miss Nine, Lianxinxuan is the place where the imperial court provides temporary residence for all juren. Any famous juren can live in Lianxinxuan. As long as they can publish their own books for the literary lovers of Wenbixuan to read, they will be free of charge. They provide board and lodging." Wu Shiqiu said in Xia Beibei's ear.

"Oh." Xia Beibei responded.

That's not a bad place, as long as Xia Dafu works hard enough, Lianxinxuan can be regarded as a place that can provide a way for Juren lords to get their jobs.

"Jiu Niang, where do you guys live when you come to Licheng? If you have time, Ziqing and I will go over there too." Xia Dafu asked.

When he came to Belvedere, where the world was full of money and money, he had seen it. It was inevitable to spend money everywhere. For a person like him who has no money and no reputation, even a waiter in a shop would look down on him.

Before the exam started, in order to save money, he lived with a few friends in the Earth Temple in the city. During the day, he copied books for Wenbixuan to earn money, and at night he went back to the Earth Temple to read on the eve of the candlelight of the Lord of the Land. Miao Zhu is a good man.

However, Xia Jiuniang is different. With the son of Dongfang by her side, she must be staying in the most upscale inn.

"Master Xia, I'm waiting to live..."

"Brother Dafu, we only live in Belvedere for one day, and we are leaving. I'm afraid you won't be able to see me if you are free." Xia Beibei interrupted before Wu Shiqiu could tell that they lived in the Prince Regent's Mansion. She said to Xia Dafu.

Just kidding, let them know that they live in the Prince Regent's Mansion, when they come to the door, will she see her or not?

Moreover, two Juren entered and exited the Prince Regent's Palace? It only takes one time, and the official career must be smooth, she really wants to help, but she doesn't want to be in the honor of the young master of Beitang, she would rather talk to her family, Wuyu.

As soon as the queen speaks, there is nothing that can't be done.

Wu Shiqiu pursed his lips, as if he had done something wrong.

"Jiuniang, it's rare to meet on the streets of Licheng, Ziqing, don't go to see that Fourth Master Hua, why don't you find a tea shed to sit down with Jiuniang, how about it?" Xia Dafu turned his head and asked Xia Zi clear.

"You guys talk, I have to go to the appointment." Xia Ziqing said coldly.

Anyway, if he wanted to drag Xia Dafu over there, it was just to raise his status. Since he didn't want to go, why should he force himself.

"Jiuniang, son of the East, I'm leaving." He took a deep look at Xia Jiuniang, then walked past them and left.

"Jiuniang, don't be as knowledgeable as Ziqing, he is just like that." Seeing Xia Ziqing's cold face, Xia Dafu didn't give Xia Jiuniang any good looks, so he quickly laughed along with him.

He suggested that everyone go have a cup of tea together, isn't it good? Didn't Ziqing want to make friends with some nobles in Belvedere? Isn't Master Dongfang not qualified, as long as he is willing to say a word, can they be any officials they want?

"It's no surprise, Brother Dafu, let's go to the restaurant in front, it's almost noon, let's have lunch together." How could Xia Beibei have the same knowledge as Xia Ziqing.

He can't see himself with Dongfang Yu, she doesn't want to see him yet, it's better to leave.

Dongfang Yu immediately signaled Wu Shiqiu with his eyes, and Wu Shiqiu immediately walked to the restaurant not far away.

...

"Brother Dafu, are you going to wait for the recommendation from the superior in Belvedere? It's very difficult." In the private room of the restaurant, three people sat together, Xia Beibei said to Xia Dafu seriously.

"No, where would it be? I just listened to Miao Zhu's words and wanted to write some articles of my own in Belvedere. Fortunately, I can leave a good reputation in the ears of the examiners in the next world." Xia Dafu said.

He is one of the top 100 Juren, so there is no future for him, he still has to go back to Xiajia Village and work hard for another three years, otherwise, it would be futile to stay here.

"Miaozhu?" Xia Beibei frowned.

In any temple in Belvedere, there are not monks and nuns, but temples. It can be seen that this temple is not very big.

"It's the Earth Temple on Lai'en Street. Before I started my course, I borrowed and lived in the Earth Temple with a few friends, so I could save money and make money by copying books in Wenbixuan." Xia Dafu replied.

"So there is such a good place in Belvedere." Xia Beibei laughed.

That Miao Zhu is also a very kind person, giving convenience to others is also giving convenience to himself, not as snobbish as some people.

"Then you have saved a lot of money." She asked.

"Well, save as much as you can, don't spend too much." Xia Dafu also nodded.

It's been half a year since he arrived in Lido, and he didn't spend too much. On the contrary, he has more money in his pocket.

It's not that he doesn't want to spend some money to get acquainted with those high-ranking officials and noble families, it's just that he knows in his heart how well he did in the exam, and those high-ranking officials who rank outside the top 100 can't think of them.

"Do you want me to ask Dongfang to arrange for you to take a small job in Lido first?" Xia Beibei narrowed her eyes and asked.

"No, no, no need." Xia Dafu shook his head quickly, and his expression changed when he heard Xia Beibei's words.

"Why not?" Xia Beibei asked him pretending to be puzzled.

If he responded immediately, she wouldn't think it strange, after all, who won the exam, who doesn't want to rely on a little relationship to find an official position for himself, Xia Dafu wants to be an official, that's human nature.

However, the question just now was just to test him out. If he really responded immediately, it means that this person also has something bad to say, greed! And without caution.

"I want to rely on my own reputation, not others." Xia Dafu said with a simple smile.

"Pfft." Wu Shiqiu laughed when he heard his words.

This Xia Dafu is really ridiculous. If he doesn't rely on others, can a young man from the countryside be a Shangguan? It is the three of the first class, whoever has a good article will not be selected, right?

Who doesn't know the tricks inside?

"Master Xia, don't blame me for talking too much. If you don't rely on others, your career will be over." Wu Shiqiu had to say something disappointing.

Hearing this, Xia Dafu's face darkened, not because he was unhappy that Wu Shiqiu's words were too straightforward, but because he knew that what she said was the truth.

Without money, nothing can be done.

"As Shi Qiu said, if you want to have a smooth official career, it is useless to rely on knowledge alone, you have to rely on scheming and money, especially when you are an official in the capital." Xia Beibei nodded and said.

"Bei'er, what's so good about being a Beijing official? It's better to be an alternate county magistrate." Dongfang Yu said suddenly.

In the capital city, small officials, if they are not careful, are the scapegoats of those big shots. Moreover, if the upper official wants to do something bad, the lower official will have to do whatever he wants.

In his opinion, it would be better to grow crops in the ground. However, not everyone can grow valuable crops like his Belle.

"This..." Xia Dafu's face suddenly became embarrassed, and the corner of his mouth twitched.

"Why, you're still not happy?" Dongfang Yu paused for a moment when he saw his appearance.

Could it be that he was wrong, this Xia Dafu's character should be very good, and the alternate county magistrate is already a very good way out for a 104th Juren.

"It's not that I don't like it, it's just that the alternate county magistrate must be one of the top 100 juren, I..." He has already exceeded that limit, how can he still have this honor.

Isn't this flattering him too much?

"If Ziqing..."

"He won't take a liking to a small official like the county magistrate, and he's an alternate." Before Xia Dafu could finish speaking, Xia Beibei took his words.

Xia Ziqing's ambitions are huge, how can a small county magistrate be satisfied?

"Uh." Xia Dafu choked on his words and lowered his head.

Ziqing was indeed not satisfied with just being a small county magistrate. He knew it from the time he got to know the Fourth Young Master Hua through scheming.

"Xia Dafu, if you still want to maintain your innocence, you should avoid dealing with Xia Ziqing." Dongfang Yu had to remind him.

Xia Ziqin had already been swallowed up by the infinite desire in his heart, and he could do anything for his own purpose.

For a person like Fourth Young Master Hua, how could he have never heard of that person's deeds? Even if he can make friends with such a person, there is nothing he can't do.

"I see." Xia Dafu responded.

"By the way, Dongfang, what kind of status does that Fourth Young Master Hua have in Licheng?" Xia Beibei asked suddenly.

"The person who was inherited by Jun, what kind of status do you think he can have, and what will happen in the future?" Dongfang Yu asked her back.

"Jun Xiancheng!" Xia Beibei narrowed her eyes dangerously. Isn't that Wuyu's virtuous father? The biggest villain in Fantasyland.

"That Hua Qiangu..."

"Huayu Mansion is a branch of Zifengtang that has long been abandoned, and has nothing to do with Zifengtang." Dongfang Yu said immediately.

How can Huayu Mansion be compared with the people in Zifeng Hall?

"Oh." Xia Beibei responded, and turned to look at Xia Dafu, "Brother Dafu, when are you planning to go home?"

It's not a problem to stay here all the time, without the recommendation of court officials of the fourth rank or above, it is impossible for them to occupy a place in Belvedere.

"After a while, my friends also want to stay in Lido to learn more about the customs and people's livelihood of the capital." Xia Dafu said.

In fact, the most important thing is to earn more money. This time it can be regarded as a failure. Scholars like them, in the capital, earn more than one penny. They have to think about coming back in three years.