"Under Zhao Jingzhou?" Zhao Lin keenly heard the key point in Wang Ziyao's words.
"Hehe, that's right." Wang Ziyao said with a proud smile, "My family has a good relationship with Lord Zhao. My father once led troops under Lord Zhao. As long as we go there, Lord Zhao will definitely take care of us."
Su Di asked, "Isn't Lord Zhao extremely strict in his military discipline and never bends the law for personal gain?"
Wang Ziyao said, "I didn't abuse my power for personal gain. I just asked us to do something that's safer and easier to achieve merit. This also depends on our own hard work, right?"
Sudi nodded thoughtfully: "So it's easy for those of you who have connections to achieve merit."
Wang Ziyao said, "If I didn't have some connections, I wouldn't dare to join the army. Isn't it enough to steal military merit? I won't risk my life to help others gain merit."
Zhao Lin wanted to understand Zhao Jingzhou's situation, as he would definitely face him in the future. He asked, "How many soldiers does Zhao Jingzhou have?"
"have……"
Just as Wang Ziyao was about to answer, Fu Liqing said angrily, "Is this the time to talk about this? Why don't you think about how to help Mr. Zhao solve the trouble caused by the rumors?"
Wang Ziyao quickly smiled apologetically, "Isn't this going to be resolved? Just follow me to the army, and no matter what the rumors are, how dare that Seventh Young Master chase me into the army?"
Fu Liqing immediately said, "No."
Wang Ziyao asked in return: "Why not?"
"Because..." Fu Liqing was speechless.
Yes, why did she stop her? If Zhao Lin went to the army, he could get away from all these messy things. If he made military achievements and returned victorious, wouldn’t he be able to wash away his father’s prejudice against him?
But at this time Sudi spoke up: "Of course not, because Brother Zhao has to take the provincial examination, how can we waste time."
Wang Ziyao said anxiously, "Minister Fu has already said that if he is not allowed to pass the imperial examination, there is no point in taking the exam again. Ah, Miss Fu, that's not what I meant. Anyway, it's useless for him to continue taking the imperial examination. Why not come with me and fight in the army?"
Sudi shook his head and said, "All things are inferior except for studying. If you want to stand out, joining the army is not as good as taking the imperial examination. Even if you only pass the imperial examination, it is worse than fighting in the army."
Fu Liqing nodded in agreement: "Mr. Su is right. Even if there is really no way to join the army, there is no need to rush now. We can go after the provincial examination is over."
Wang Ziyao said, "Now we have troubles caused by rumors."
Sudi smiled and said, "What's the point of us arguing? Brother Zhao should make the decision himself."
The three of them looked at Zhao Lin.
Zhao Lin smiled slightly, drank a glass of wine, and then said, "It's just a rumor, there's no need for me to hide from it."
Whether for his predecessor or himself, Zhao Lin had to finish the scientific examination before doing anything else.
And even if I join the army, I can't serve under Zhao Jingzhou. Wouldn't that be courting death?
Hearing that Zhao Lin would not be going to the army, Fu Liqing and Su Di both smiled. Wang Ziyao said disappointedly, "What a pity. Brother Dashan, come with me?"
Zhang Dashan smiled innocently: "I'll follow Brother Lin."
Wang Ziyao was even more disappointed. He ate angrily and ignored them.
Fu Liqing said, "It's better not to go to the army. Swords and guns are blind, and who knows what will happen. But then it will be troublesome."
"No trouble." Zhao Lin said calmly, "Only smart people would believe such rumors. As for those who really come to cause trouble, they either have ulterior motives and can't be avoided no matter where they go, or they are stupid. We will just fight them when they come."
…
Bai family.
"Zhao Lin claims to be better than the Seven Young Masters of the Capital, and demands that the Seven Young Masters voluntarily make room for him, or change the position to the Eighth Young Master of the Capital, and let him take first place?"
Bai Shicheng looked at the servant in front of him with a strange expression.
"Yes, young master, that's what's being spread everywhere." The servant boy said angrily, "That Zhao Lin has gone too far. Not only has he insulted you, he's also insulted the eldest young master. We must not let him off."
Bai Shicheng snorted coldly: "You are right. A beggar orphan, a dog-like thing, wants to use my Bai family as a stepping stone?"
Bai Shicheng suddenly understood and said, "Let's go find him."
The servant hurriedly grabbed Bai Shicheng and said, "Master, don't be anxious."
Bai Shicheng said unhappily, "Why are you pulling me?"
The servant boy advised, "Zhao Lin is treacherous and cunning. We will suffer if we go."
Bai Shicheng couldn't help but slow down.
He had suffered several losses at the hands of Zhao Lin. Apart from using tricks behind his back, he really didn't dare to attack Zhao Lin face to face.
"By the way, is there any movement from Miss Fu's side?" Bai Shicheng asked.
The servant stammered, "Miss Fu left the Fu Mansion early in the morning and went to Zhao Lin's place."
"Bitch!"
Bai Shicheng was furious, gritting his teeth and saying, "As the daughter of a minister, you actually took the initiative to look for a lowly person. You are simply shameless. Zhao Lin, I will kill you!"
Bai Shicheng was so angry that he walked around in circles in the yard.
But he was not stupid. He knew that if he really ran to find Zhao Lin, it would be useless except for being humiliated.
He still remembers the consequences of his last visit to Zhao Lin.
"Is there no way to deal with those untouchables?" Bai Shicheng stopped and asked.
The servant said, "As for literary talent, the young master will definitely be able to capture it easily. But..."
"But big brother won't pay attention to such a small matter." Bai Shicheng said with a gloomy face: "Big brother has been highly valued by the emperor recently. This is a critical moment and cannot be disturbed by such a small matter. Think of another way."
The servant asked, "Send someone to beat Zhao Lin up?"
Bai Shicheng frowned and said, "Zhao Lin doesn't leave his house, so it's hard to take action. If I had known this, I wouldn't have kicked him out of the county college."
The servant boy said again: "Then let's borrow someone else's hand to deal with him."
"who?"
"Other young masters. Add fuel to the rumors, saying that Zhao Lin said he looked down on the Seventh Young Master and asked them to challenge him at any time. As long as Zhao Lin loses, they can do whatever they want. If he wins, they will hand over the title to Zhao Lin."
“Good idea!”
Bai Shicheng clapped his hands and said, "As long as we can get them to take action, if they win, Zhao Lin will feel bad, and if they lose, it will be embarrassing for them, and they won't be able to blame us. You bastard, you really have some skills."
The servant chuckled and said, "The eldest young master certainly doesn't care. It's said that Master Zhao of the Zhenbei Marquisate has been studying at home lately and hasn't even gone to the Chongwenguan. He doesn't count. That leaves the other five young masters..."
Bai Shicheng frowned and said, "The five of them are not fools, they will definitely not care about this matter."
Being able to become one of the Seven Young Masters means he is an excellent choice in terms of talent and other aspects. Why would he care about something that is obviously a provocation?
The servant said, "The amorous young man Jiang Yichen has feelings for Yun Zhiyi, but Yun Zhiyi has always been lukewarm towards him."
Bai Shicheng clapped his hands suddenly. "As long as Zhao Lin and Yun Zhiyi are arranged, there's no need to worry that Jiang Yichen won't take action. Quick, hurry up and spread the news."
So, soon, Zhao Lin not only arrogantly expressed his contempt for the Seven Young Masters of the Capital, but also specifically named the amorous young master Jiang Yichen as a waste, with poor poetry and means. Now he couldn't even touch Yun Zhiyi's hand, but he had already gone to her bed.
In comparison, how can Jiang Yichen still bear the title of a romantic young man?
It’s better to give it to Zhao Lin!
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