In ancient times, it was very impolite to call someone of the same generation or elder by their name.
It even made him seem vulgar and uncivilized like the grass in the pugilistic world.
Even Cao Cao and Liu Bei, who wanted to kill the other party, had to die.
Once he mentioned the other party, he had to be polite and say "Meng De" or "Liu De".
Only on solemn occasions such as the reading of imperial edicts and the discussion of the Golden Palace would they be called by their names.
After all, the emperor was the most honorable.
"So it's Zijing, what's the matter?”
Su Mo looked over and smiled.
The man in front of her was called Li Qi, also known as Zijing.
It was Huang Shang's classmate whom she had met during her lessons in the capital.
Li Qi's father was a middle-ranking official in the Ministry of Personnel Affairs. His family background was rich.
However, this Li Qi was quite good at getting along. He did not have any cold and aloof demeanor.
No matter what he thought in his heart, on the surface, he could get along well with most of his classmates.
His relationship with Huang Shang was also quite good.
He often joked around.
As for such a big class, it was probably to highlight the key points and explain the examples of the imperial examinations in previous years.
He also introduced some answering skills and precautions.
In total, it was only two months.
Students who had not passed the exam would think that it was not bad.
Of course, what was the use of saying that…
It was not very useful!
Knowledge was still focused on accumulation.
A bad student, no matter how good his answering skills were.
He was also a bad student…
"It's like this. Our class has also ended. Some of our classmates who live far away plan to return to their hometown in the spring to prepare for the separation.”
"So, I discussed with Old Ma and the others. We plan to have a gathering at Savant's Restaurant in the evening of the Lantern Festival. It's not only to send them off, but also to get a good luck.”
Li Qi laughed." What if someone comes to high school next year? It'll be a good story."”
Savant's Restaurant was a restaurant run by the government.
Just like the Department of Education, it belonged to the Ministry of Rites of the six departments.
Because the name was too domineering, it sounded very good.
Although the price was high, there was still an endless stream of scholars who went to get some good luck.
"Just the few of us?”
Su Mo smiled.
"Not really. We also invited a few friends who are officials in the court. Most of them are classmates from previous years.”
Li Qi smiled." Let's get to know each other. Having more friends is always better."”
The imperial examination system stipulated that if one did not pass the examination that year, they could continue to take the examination three years later.
Considering that only a few hundred people were recorded at a time.
Most people could only focus on participation.
Thus, during the court examinations, the age gap between everyone was often very large.
Although it was not as exaggerated as Fan Jin's.
However, it is normal to be a scholar in his twenties.
Forty to fifty years old was also considered normal.
It was too normal to have classmates who were decades apart.
They were all civil officials, so if they had some friendship, they could help each other out in the future.
It was a win-win situation.
"Is that so…"
Su Mo thought about it and nodded.”
If it was Huang Shang herself, she would probably be quite passionate about this kind of social interaction at this time.
However, Su Mo was not very interested in gathering.
But anyway, he had nothing to do.
There was no harm in taking a look.
The worst result would be a waste of time and a feast.
It seemed that it was not a loss.
If only he could meet the other candidates who were going to participate in the imperial examination.
He could also make early preparations.
"Haha, Brother Mian Zhong is indeed straightforward!”
Li Qi smiled.”
"Okay, see you in ten days."
Su Mo smiled and picked up the book that the shopkeeper had wrapped.
"Looking at Brother Mian Zhong's appearance, I believe that today's harvest is not shallow.”
Li Qi laughed, his expression a little playful."I wonder what books Brother Mian Zhong bought? Can you let this little brother see it?"
When Li Qi passed by this place, he saw the shopkeeper take out Dongxuan Zi's Thirty-Six Hands and hand it to Su Mo.
He had studied the book several times and was well aware of its contents.
Su Mo flipped through the book and followed the shopkeeper to a remote corner to pick out a few books.
He thought of the other party's usual serious look.
Li Qi suddenly wanted to tease Su Mo.
"It's just a few miscellaneous books. It has nothing to do with our studies.”
Su Mo smiled and said,"Old Yellow, put the book away."”
"Oh, okay!"
Old Huang quickly agreed and walked over.
"Brother Mian Zhong, this is your fault.”
"We are brothers. We should share happiness and hardship together.”
"But you just want to eat it all for yourself."
Li Qi blinked and groaned.
In this day and age, buying some books by Liu Bei was actually nothing.
Only a few paintings and calligraphy like the Painting of the Empress of the Little Zhou in the Xiling Tomb, which slandered Zhao Guangyi of the Song Dynasty, were considered banned.
The shopkeeper had always been timid and afraid of trouble, so he didn't dare to enter that kind of book.
As for the rest of Liu Bei's books, even if he bought a cart full of them, he wouldn't be sentenced to jail.
However, innocence was innocence.
Buying a few books in broad daylight was still an insult to the culture.
Once this news spread, it would most likely become a joke among others.
Society's death was inevitable!
After thinking about it for a moment, Su Mo's face turned red as he begged for mercy.
Li Qi couldn't help but smile.
"I said it was some random books that have nothing to do with studies.”
Su Mo looked at him and found it funny.""Since Brother Li is so curious, there's no harm in practicing with me.”
"Of course! It's fine if it's really a miscellaneous book. The stones of other mountains can be used to polish jade.”
Li Qi chuckled and took the paper bag from the shopkeeper. He winked and opened it skillfully.
Then, his body suddenly stiffened. He stared at the book cover in a daze, as if he was lost in thought.
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