"Do you have a solution?"
Han Yuehua, Zhao Mingyu, and Zhao Mingya were all overjoyed. Han Yuehua quickly said, "Hurry up and tell me."
Zhao Chenhan said, "We'll announce publicly that we've lost the bet and will definitely give the farm to Sudi. However, the crops in the farm are almost ripe, and there are also horses, so we can't accommodate them for the time being. We hope you can give us some time to deal with it."
"Is this okay?" Han Yuehua asked doubtfully, "Don't we still have to give it to him?"
Zhao Chenhan smiled and said, "During this time, we sent people to find Sudi and persuade him with both emotion and reason. I think for him, between the support of our mansion and the manor, he will definitely know which one to choose. This way, he won't suffer any loss, and we won't have to give up the manor, and we won't lose face either. It's a three-pronged approach."
Han Yuehua said, "Why don't we go find him now?"
Zhao Chenhan quickly said, "Big brother must be very angry about Fifth Sister and Sudi making such a bet. Asking Sudi to cancel the bet now will inevitably make Big brother even angrier. Just consider it as a way to calm Big brother down."
Han Yuehua said comfortingly, "You are indeed very thoughtful. Humph, if that rebellious son had even one tenth of your ability, he wouldn't have brought such a huge loss of face to the Marquisate."
Zhao Mingya hugged Zhao Chenhan excitedly: "Chenhan is still smart."
Han Yuehua said, "Okay, send someone to tell Sudi this. Han'er deserves a reward for coming up with such a good idea. Well... you can use the people and things in the manor as you like from now on."
Although it was not directly stated that the manor was given to Zhao Chenhan, he could use the people and things in it at will, which was no different from giving it to him.
Zhao Mingyu looked gloomy.
Zhao Chenhan quickly declined: "This manor is the property of the Marquis' Mansion, how can I do this?"
Zhao Mingya said happily, "I'll give it to you in the future anyway, so it's only right for me to give it to you now. Why are you being so polite to me?"
"Mingya is right. You don't have to be so polite with your mother."
The more Han Yuehua looked at Zhao Chenhan, the happier she became.
He is filial, smart, and humble, a hundred times better than the rebellious son who always causes trouble for her.
As soon as the words of the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion came out, it immediately caused a commotion.
"How generous! It's worthy of being a marquis' mansion!"
"Haha, if you want to give it, give it now. Who knows what will happen in the future."
"No matter what, the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion didn't play tricks. They promised to give it, which proves that the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion is not the kind of person who bullies others by taking advantage of their power."
"As expected of the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion, well done!"
Although many people have speculated about the response of the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion, most people believe that the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion was open and honest, and did not bully Su Di by relying on its power. It was willing to accept the defeat and just gave it a little later, which was enough to prove the courage of the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion.
Big enough!
"The Zhenbei Marquis Mansion is treacherous."
Zhao Lin saw through the plans of the Zhenbei Marquisate at a glance and said to Su Di, "I guess someone will come to you in a few days and help you get an official position."
Sudi sneered: "Unless you give me an official position of fifth rank or above, I won't talk to you."
Zhao Lin laughed: "A fifth-rank official can't be exchanged for a manor."
Sudi said, "That depends on whether they value face or money."
The two of them laughed out loud.
the next day.
Zhao Lin and Su Di went to the banquet prepared by Shengjing Prefecture.
After the annual examination, provincial governments would hold banquets to celebrate the successful candidates.
Passing the imperial examination meant that one had completely escaped from the status of an ordinary citizen and became an official. One could be an official or a clerk, and from then on, one would no longer have to pay taxes and would assist the government in its work.
"Zhao Jieyuan is here."
Many people had already arrived at the banquet at this time. When they saw Zhao Lin and Sudi coming, they all stood up to greet them.
Although both of them have no identity or background, Zhao Lin is an orphan and Su Di's family is an ordinary merchant, but one of them is the top scorer in the provincial examination and the other is ranked in the twentieth place. They are both talented in writing and have unlimited future prospects, which naturally deserves these people's response.
"Brother Zhao, Brother Su, please."
Welcomed by everyone, Zhao Lin and Sudi sat at the front table.
This table was naturally the one where Shengjing Prefecture Governor Li Xingye and several Shengjing Prefecture officials were sitting.
However, officials such as Li Xingye had not arrived yet, and only these scholars were present.
"Brother Zhao, I think the article you wrote is really great."
One examinee said in admiration: "I never thought that it could be done like that."
Zhao Lin smiled and said, "It's just that I saw a lot when I was young, so I thought a lot."
This policy essay tests how to ensure that the people can live and work in peace and contentment.
There are many answers to this type of question, and it can be explored in various directions, but many people are limited to their current cognition and only think about improving people's living standards, believing that they can live well if they have money.
But Zhao Lin, who has lived two lives, knows that this is only a one-sided understanding.
Especially having experienced the brutal battle for civil service examinations in his previous life and having received further training within the system, Zhao Lin has a great say in this matter.
So Zhao Lin wrote with a broad brush, starting from the big picture and analyzing from the perspective of the people and the country.
If the people are to live and work in peace and contentment, the country must be peaceful and prosperous. This doesn't mean being rich or affluent, but it must be peaceful.
You should be a dog in peacetime, not a man in troubled times.
Sure enough, he hit Li Yuan in one go, and even Bai Shiyuan couldn't suppress him.
According to the rules, the examination papers of the top three students would be posted at the announcement place for everyone to see, so Zhao Lin's essay was naturally copied by everyone.
“It’s not a question of seeing more and thinking more.”
Another examiner said, "We are from a wealthy family, have teachers teaching us, and have traveled extensively, witnessing many local customs and cultures. However, I never imagined that the relationship between the people and the state could be this great. Brother Zhao, you are truly worthy of being named Jieyuan."
"Yeah, we never thought the people would think like this."
“It is better to be a dog in peacetime than a man in troubled times. It is indeed true.”
The other examinees said one after another.
Sudi, sitting nearby, felt proud of the experience and said loudly, "So the ancient saying, 'Read ten thousand books and travel a hundred miles,' is true. We should all go out more and experience the real world, rather than just the false world described in books."
"What Su Shizi said is right."
A voice came, and everyone immediately stood up and saluted together: "Greetings, Master Li."
Shengjing Prefecture Governor Li Xingye strode over with some officials from the Shengjing Prefecture Yamen. Standing in front of the table, he looked at Zhao Lin carefully and said, "This is Lord Bai Shiyuan. You should all recognize him."
Only then did Zhao Lin notice that Bai Shiyuan was actually following Li Xingye.
"Greetings, Lord Bai." Everyone bowed again.
Bai Shiyuan nodded slightly to everyone.
Li Xingye then said to everyone, "Sit down, everyone. You are the protagonists today, so don't be polite."
"Thank you, sir."
These people sat down.
Li Xingye naturally sat in the main seat, with Bai Shiyuan sitting beside him.
Li Xingye said, "Zhao Lin, I've seen your paper. Even Lord Bai praised it repeatedly, saying you're a pillar of society. That's truly remarkable. Tell me, how did you come up with all that?"
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