The news that Zhao Ce was granted the title of Marquis spread quickly throughout the capital.

Just before the examination, the capital was full of talented people who came to take part in the examination.

After everyone learned the news, they immediately exploded.

Many people heard about Zhao Ce's achievements and wrote poems and lyrics directly to sing his praises in front of everyone.

Nowadays, when everyone meets, no matter whether it is intentional or not, everyone has to discuss a few words about Ding Xihou.

As soon as Lun Mingyi and others arrived in the capital, they heard about Zhao Ce's great achievements.

On this day, a group of classmates made an appointment to visit Zhao Ce at his home and get together.

When they arrived at Dingxihou Mansion, everyone was a little nervous looking at the high threshold.

After all, counting the time, we haven’t seen each other for more than a year.

However, Zhao Ce obviously also thought that everyone might be a little embarrassed, so he opened the door directly and waited for everyone to come.

The concierge, Lao Zhang, was waiting outside the door. When he saw everyone appearing, he came forward enthusiastically.

"It's cold outside, gentlemen, please come in. Our master has prepared a banquet."

There were about ten people in the group, all of whom were Zhao Ce's former classmates at Fu School.

After everyone entered, they were very interested in this super mansion.

But nowadays, it snows every now and then in the capital, and everything is covered in snow, so you can’t see much.

When we arrived at the main hall, there was enough silver bone charcoal burning in the room, which was very warm, and there was also a faint scent of fruit peels.

Qiu Shubai and Qiu Shubai were already waiting inside, chatting with everyone first.

A student stood next to the charcoal pot and stretched out his hand to grill it.

Looking at the burning charcoal, he said in surprise: "Everything in this basin is all silver bone charcoal!"

"Peel peel is also added, no wonder the house is so fragrant."

Silver Bone Charcoal was invented by Zhao Ce last year for Su Cai'er.

After a year of firing, it will be enough to supply the capital this winter.

If the quantity is sufficient, you won’t need to count it when using it at home.

Therefore, this huge main hall is also full of vitality and warm as spring.

When everyone was almost here, Zhao Ce showed up.

"Master Marquis is here!"

Everyone stood up and bowed their hands to Zhao Ce.

"Congratulations to Mr. Hou for another great achievement."

Zhao Ce smiled and said: "My classmates, there is no need to be polite."

"Today is a gathering of our classmates. Just be casual."

Zhao Ce said that and sat on the main seat.

As usual, Qiu Shubai sat on his left hand side, and Song Gongzi sat on his right hand side.

After sitting down, Zhao Ce talked to everyone for a while, and everyone relaxed a lot.

Everyone now has the status of being a civil servant, although they are a little envious of Zhao Ce's noble status.

Next year, they may all pass the examination and become real officials.

Even though Zhao Ce has a higher status than them by then, they are not too far behind.

So they didn't show much difference.

Mr. Song came over and said with admiration: "You have only been in the capital for a year. Not only have you been promoted to two levels in a row, you have also become Li Gong's apprentice."

"When we heard the news in Fucheng, we still couldn't believe it."

"I thought it was misinformed by others."

Mr. Song had only heard of the news that Zhao Ce had become a disciple of Li Dongyang before setting off from his hometown.

The mood at that time was really more shocking than when Zhao Ce was knighted.

After all, titles are awarded based on military merit.

They all know the value of Zhao Ce's force.

However, the matter of becoming a disciple is basically impossible without any foreshadowing such as a serious status or talent such as being famous in the Ming Dynasty.

Now that it has been confirmed, my admiration for Zhao Ce is even deeper.

Zhao Ce smiled and said: "I am also lucky."

“When we first crowned the crown, we couldn’t find a suitable crowning candidate.”

"It just so happens that sir learned about my predicament and was willing to help solve it."

"Now that I think about it, I really want to thank him."

Zhao Ce said it lightly.

Everyone listening on the side felt as if I could have sex with me.

Mr. Ge knows your difficulties and is willing to help you.

Then if we have difficulties in the future, should we just go to the door of Ge's hometown and cry and complain, and Ge will be willing to help us?

I guess most of them will be politely asked to leave, right?

Everyone smacked their lips and raised their glasses with smiles to toast Zhao Ce.

Lun Mingyi is 15 years old this year and has also passed the provincial examination.

Therefore, like others, he drank strong alcoholic beverages that only adults drink.

He also quickly raised his glass and clinked glasses with everyone.

After clinking the glasses, Lun Mingyi said in a sincere tone: "Marquis of Dingxi, I heard that you are the number one in Beizhili this autumn."

"You, what books have you read this year, can you share them with us?"

Zhao Ce looked at him and thought that Mr. Lun seemed a little more mature.

He smiled and said: "I have read a lot of books."

"But one month before the exam, I stopped reading new books and chose other ways to study."

"Any other way?"

When we talk about the imperial examination, everyone here is no longer sleepy.

Everyone cheered up and wanted to learn from Zhao Ce.

Zhao Ce did not hide his secrets and directly told everything about his cramming of questions and mock exams.

After finishing speaking, everyone was shocked to realize that there was actually such a learning method!

After Zhao Ce finished speaking, he smiled and said: "Although this method has advantages, it also has disadvantages."

"My husband said that I used this trick to pass the provincial examination, which is actually not advisable."

"In this way, even if you can barely pass the joint examination, you may not get good results in the palace examination."

Lun Mingyi thought for a while and said in agreement: "That's true."

"If this method is used before the provincial examination, it will definitely be extremely beneficial to the candidates."

"But when it comes to the provincial examination and the general examination, it's really not that good."

After all, I was lucky enough to pass the general examination, but when it came to the palace examination, I didn't get a good ranking.

Then you won’t be able to start all over again.

It's better to be a Juren, and there will be plenty of opportunities to take part in the examination and achieve better results in the future.

Zhao Ce listened to Lun Mingyi's words and agreed: "Master Lun is young and mature, so there is really no need to use this method."

The youngest number one scholar in the Ming Dynasty was Fei Hong, the examiner of Zhao Ce's rural examination.

When he was 20 years old, he won the first prize in the exam.

At Lun Mingyi's age, if he fails this year, he will take the exam next year, when he is 18, and there is no need to use this kind of trickery.

Lun Mingyi heard Zhao Ce praise him again, and he was extremely happy.

Unexpectedly, Zhao Ce's status has become so high now, and he is still as discerning as before.

He reciprocated the favor and said: "Although we have no use for it, if you, Marquis Dingxi, use this method to train people of your own clan in the future, it will definitely have miraculous effects."

Zhao Ce does have the intention of setting up a school in his village.

However, he has been in the capital now and has not been able to spare time to go back.

Everyone discussed Zhao Ce's learning methods for a while.
To be continued...