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Chapter 262 The Control Group Quit Working (12)

Hearing this, Yan Zhishan also fell silent, and the room was silent.

After a long time, a sigh was heard.

Compared to Yan Zhishan's tangled sorrow, Mo Ci's is much calmer.

Although he found Yan Zhishan and proposed to take the college entrance examination, he did not expect Yan Zhishan to agree right away.

This matter cannot be rushed.

Besides, Mo Ci was also a little hesitant. Admittedly, he would continue to take the college entrance examination this year. Apart from anything else, Mo Ci was confident that he could pass.

But the test results will definitely not be as good as this time's children's exam.

But considering that he is not even eleven years old now and has passed the imperial examination, it is enough to attract a lot of attention.

This means that there will be a lot of trouble.

Mo Ci was okay, but the Jiang family, although they had a harmonious family, were also pretty good.

But that's because the temptations they currently face are not enough to make them do something.

But this doesn't mean there won't be trouble in the future. His fame at a young age is not always a good thing, and there are a lot of troubles involved.

If he were alone, he wouldn't hesitate.

But there are so many people in the Jiang family, let alone Jiang Yi thinking that "if one person succeeds, the whole family will prosper".

Take Mo Ci for example, he is not a plant or a tree, it is impossible for him to ignore the Jiang family.

In this way, he has a weak point that cannot be ignored to the outside world.

Can the connections behind Yan Zhishan really protect the entire Jiang family?

No one knew the hesitation in Mo Ci's heart. Now, Du Shizhou was dispensable to Mo Ci.

He just had to wait for Yan Zhishan to give him an answer, and at the same time determine whether this scientific expedition would be beneficial or harmful to him.

The next day, Mo Ci returned to the private school with his bag and attended classes as usual.

Yan Zhishan didn't seem to pay attention to what he said yesterday. He continued teaching step by step until the end of school, when Yan Zhishan called Mo Ci.

"Jiang Yi, come and help me put these books away."

"Okay Master."

As he was talking, Mo Ci followed Yan Zhishan to the room where the books were piled up and began to organize them according to Yan Zhishan's instructions.

During the whole process, Yan Zhishan stared at Mo Ci, watching his indifferent look.

After a while, he spoke, "I thought about what you said yesterday. Jiang Yi, I hope you can wait a little longer for the college entrance examination."

Mo Ci paused, then continued to clean up. "What do you think, Master?"

Yan Zhishan: "You are only ten years old now, and you have just won the title of Tongsheng (Student) Award. You are at the peak of your fame. If you take part in the academy examination, you will definitely receive a lot of attention."

"Of course, I believe you're not that impulsive. But Jiang Yi, have you thought clearly about the consequences of taking the college entrance examination?"

Mo Ci: "...I don't know, please explain it to me, Master."

This time, Mo Ci stopped what he was doing and looked like he was listening attentively.

This made Yan Zhishan feel relieved. At least this proved that Mo Ci could still listen.

That's good.

"If you fail the college entrance examination this time, others will at most say you are young and frivolous, and even if there is more attention, it will gradually shift away."

"But if you make the list this time, you'll be greeted with the fawning and flattery of countless officials and businessmen. Some might even arrange a marriage with you."

"At that time, your family will also receive corresponding treatment. This is a good thing for the farmers, but it is a taboo for your official career."

"Jiang Yi, you are a smart child. I think you should understand whether this matter will bring more benefits to you and your family than harm, or will it bring more harm than benefits?"

"I still have many things that I haven't taught you yet. Think carefully before you make your choice."

Mo Ci listened, but in fact he had already made his choice in his heart.

He does not plan to take part in the college entrance examination this year. As for next year or the year after, it depends on the situation.

After all, the examination for becoming a scholar is held once a year, but if you want to take the examination for a higher level, it will be held once every three years.

Strictly speaking, Mo Ci has plenty of time to take the exam to become a scholar, so there is no need to rush.

But before Mo Ci could speak, a slightly low and old voice suddenly came from outside.

"It's time to put more pressure on it."

This voice made Mo Ci and Yan Zhishan turn their heads to look towards the door at the same time.

I saw an old man who looked in good spirits standing at the door, followed by a man who was about the same age as Yan Zhishan.

Mo Ci didn't know the other person, but from Yan Zhishan's reaction he knew that the person had a special relationship with Yan Zhishan.

Sure enough, the next second, Yan Zhishan’s excited voice was heard.

"Teacher?! Why are you here? Why, why didn't you write to let me know so I could pick you up?"

The person who came was Zhan Hongliang. He looked at Yan Zhishan with a kind look and spoke in a serious tone.

"If I told you, how could I hear you say that? Boy, your brothers used to worry about you, and now it's your turn to worry too."

teacher?

Mo Ci Xin understood that this person was the dean of Qingshan Academy and also the key figure in this network of contacts.

Yan Zhishan felt a little embarrassed when he heard what his teacher said, but he quickly pulled Mo Ci over.

"Sorry to have embarrassed you, this is my student, Jiang Yi."

"Jiang Yi, this is my teacher, you can call him Grandmaster."

Mo Ci bowed respectfully towards Zhan Hongliang and said, "I am Jiang Yi, your disciple, and I am honored to meet you, Master."

Zhan Hongliang's gentle gaze fell on Mo Ci, and he smiled kindly.

"Okay, okay, you're a good kid."

"Teacher, please come in and sit down. You must be tired after such a long journey."

Zhan Hongliang waved his hand. "When I was traveling and studying before, I didn't feel tired at all. How could I be tired after coming here and enjoying the mountains and rivers along the way? And with your Junior Brother Zhong Chen taking care of me everywhere, it's very relaxing."

Yan Zhishan and Zhong Chen nodded to each other as a greeting. As for reminiscing about the past, there was no rush yet.

"By the way, teacher, what did you mean by that?"

Zhan Hongliang sat down and got a glass of water. He looked at Mo Ci who was standing properly at the other end, and the satisfaction in his eyes became even stronger.

His gaze passed over them and fell on the door. Yan Zhishan understood at a glance.

"Teacher, don't worry. The students in the academy have already left school. Jiang Yi and I are the only ones left."

Zhan Hongliang naturally knew it, otherwise, how could he have come in so quietly?

Just in case, he looked at Zhong Chen again.

Zhong Chen understood and immediately walked to the door and closed it. Then Zhan Hongliang spoke.

"What's Jiang Yi's personality like?"

Yan Zhishan glanced at Mo Ci and immediately responded.

"Teacher, don't worry. Jiang Yi will definitely keep his mouth shut. He's a smart guy."

Seeing Yan Zhishan like this, Zhan Hongliang couldn't help but shook his head, but still spoke.

"Well, it's all about you. Jiang Yi needs to hold back on participating in the college entrance examination and not stand out too much."

Yan Zhishan: "Teacher?"

Zhan Hongliang: "The current ruler, Sima Yehan, is acting more and more without rules. You are too young to get involved in any disputes between officials and businessmen. Therefore, the college entrance examination must be postponed."

Since this matter concerned the king, Yan Zhishan's expression became serious.

The reason why he left the capital and chose to give up the path of imperial examinations and return to his hometown to establish a private school was partly because of this king.

There is no shortage of talented and capable people in this world; what is lacking is a monarch who can enable these talented and capable people to give full play to their strengths.

Obviously, Sima Yehan is not such a monarch, but rather acts on impulse.

Yan Zhishan also had his own pride, and he was unwilling to follow a monarch who could not allow him to give full play to his strengths.

Zhan Hongliang understood this, so he did not stop Yan Zhishan.

But who would have thought that as he got older, his behavior didn't improve at all.

Thinking of this, Yan Zhishan looked at Mo Ci, feeling a deep regret in his heart.

Could it be that Mo Ci is also going to be like him...

As if sensing Yan Zhishan's emotions, Zhan Hongliang spoke.

"There's no need to be so discouraged. Although the king's actions are hindered, I, Zhao He, cannot escape because of the king's affairs."

"You can hold it off for two or three years, and when Jiang Yi takes the exam again, the attention he receives won't be as great. That's enough."

Yan Zhishan: "But teacher..."

Zhan Hongliang interrupted him, "Okay, let me test you and see how good your boastful disciple is."

Just like that, Mo Ci was just listening to the story about the King of Zhaohe, and the next second he was in a state of being tested.