"However, losing is losing, and winning is winning. I don't want the life of my senior. This is harmful to me. So, since you said it's up to me, as long as you agree to one condition!"

Sima Caizhang was very surprised. He never thought that Yang Fan could be so easy to talk to. He said gratefully: "It doesn't matter what Marquis Zhongyi said. As long as I can do it, I will do my best!"

Kong Yingda sighed, not knowing what to do.

This old friend has always been arrogant and arrogant. Today, he fell into trouble at the hands of Yang Fan. I am afraid his reputation will be ruined!

After all, a man of letters is proud and should practice what he preaches!

Even if Yang Fan doesn't pursue the case, he still can't get over it in his own heart.

It’s not like Sima Caizhang didn’t know, but what could he do?

If you kneel down, not only will you never be able to hold your head up, but your family's reputation will inevitably plummet.

Only by biting the bullet and preserving the last trace of face can there be any possibility.

He would rather bear the notoriety of being a bad loser than have his family's reputation be damaged.

Sima Caizhang stared at Yang Fan, hoping that the conditions he proposed would not be too excessive, otherwise he would be dead!

Yang Fan smiled slightly, raised his eyebrows and said, "I came here today to make trouble for you, Mr. Kong."

After saying that, he turned to the crowd and said, "Everyone, let's leave now. We will communicate together when we have the opportunity."

Finally got the chance to get close to Yang Fan, how could anyone give up.

After all, Yang Fan is the examiner of the imperial examination. If he can establish a relationship, it will definitely be beneficial.

So...

"Marquis Zhongyi, the student has a question that he would like to ask for advice. I wonder if we can stay here."

"The imperial examination will be held soon after spring begins, and I would like to ask Marquis Zhongyi for advice."

"Yeah! We haven't even said anything about the exchange we agreed on yet!"

Everyone's words to each other mean that they don't want to leave.

Kong Yingda said with a smile: "I really didn't expect the Marquis to be so popular. Since I'm here, why don't you give them some advice? How about Zhongyi Marquis?"

Yang Fan quickly stood up and cupped his hands and said: "Originally, Mr. Kong had something to say, and I didn't dare to refuse, but I really have something important to do here."

"Otherwise, I will ask a question, and if anyone present can answer it within a quarter of an hour, they can stay."

"If you can't answer it, you can go back and think about it slowly. If you can answer it within three days, you can come to the Hou Mansion to discuss with me based on your answer. What do you think?"

After hearing what Yang Fan said, all the students were gearing up to show off.

If you can stay, this represents your ability!

Seeing everyone's enthusiasm, Yang Fan just smiled, picked up a pen and drew a nine-square grid on the paper. The origins were three rows and three columns, forming a square.

After finishing the drawing, Yang Fan picked it up and said, "This is the question. As long as you can connect these nine dots with straight lines, you will pass the assessment."

Some people immediately said impatiently: "What's so difficult about this? You can connect them casually!"

Some prudent people saw the clues and asked involuntarily: "Marquis Zhongyi, do you have any requirements?"

Yang Fan nodded and added: "If you use four straight lines to connect nine points in series, you can only draw it in one stroke."

"I thought about it on the spot. If I take the imperial examination and unfortunately fail, I will also report to His Majesty and ask for an exceptional appointment!"

As soon as this statement came out, everyone was in an uproar.

If you can solve this problem, you can still become an official even if you fail in the imperial examination. This is a blessing from God.

Everyone couldn't hold it anymore and were eager to try it. Some people even started writing immediately, saying it was simple.

I was full of confidence at first, but when I started drawing, I was stunned.

Because it simply cannot be completed using only four straight lines to connect nine points in series.

Some people tried several times but still failed. Everyone looked at each other and even discussed together, but no one could draw it.

This made everyone doubt that four straight lines could not connect these points at all.

Di Renjie was also thinking carefully about how the nine-square grid should be connected.

If you start the connection from the beginning, you will need four straight lines to connect the four outer sides.

There must be a fifth straight line connecting the points of the midline.

Whether it is a vertical connection or a horizontal connection, the fifth line is indispensable.

Di Renjie raised his round head and looked at Yang Fan and asked: "Zhongyihou, is there nothing wrong with this question? If there is no fifth straight line, it cannot be connected at all!"

"You can go back and think about it." Yang Fan said nothing.

In fact, Jiugongge Connect is a puzzle game in later generations, which examines divergent thinking.

But the ancients were always surrounded by rules and regulations, so few people could solve this kind of problem.

A quarter of an hour passed quickly, but no one was able to connect with each other, so everyone could only leave in despair.

Sima Zicaizhang, who had been thinking for a long time but had no clue, then said in defeat: "Marquis Zhongyi is indeed a scholar of heaven and earth. I am a frog in a well who doesn't know how high the sky is. It's really laughable."

"Originally, I thought that the Marquis had won by a trick, and I was still a little unconvinced. But now I am convinced."

Although this old man is not young, he has a straightforward temperament and is the kind of person who dares to love and hate.

Kong Yingda and another middle-aged man were also scratching their heads and ears, having no clue at all.

After introduction, Yang Fan learned that the middle-aged man was also one of the people who participated in the compilation of the "Five Classics", named Yan Shigu.

He is a master of classics and a historian.

Although he didn't understand the question, he also knew that it was definitely not like the nonsense he just asked. He could vaguely understand the context of it, but he still didn't make much sense.

too difficult!

The three of them even believed that not many people in the world could connect this question.

The arrogant look on Sima Caizhang's face disappeared, replaced by a serious and respectful expression. He swallowed and asked: "This question... can Mr. Hou connect it together?"

Although he knew that Yang Fan could not give an unsolvable question, the old man always had a glimmer of hope.

If Yang Fan can't connect, at least the gap between him and Yang Fan is not that big.

Although he didn't say it, Sima Caizhang respectfully called Yang Fan "Master Hou", but he already knew the answer in his heart.

Yang Fan nodded affirmatively again: "Of course it's okay."

Before Yang Fan could react, Sima Caizhang made a move that stunned everyone.

I saw the old man fluttering his robe sleeves, bending down and saying: "Please teach me arithmetic...and how to connect the lines!"

The style of painting changed so quickly that Yang Fan and others were shocked. This old man was acting out of common sense!

Yan Shigu even joked: "Old thief Sima, why do you have such disregard for face?"

Kong Yingda on the side burst into laughter!

Although this old friend is arrogant, he has one advantage. If you are better than me, I will admire you!

Faced with Yan Shigu's ridicule, Sima Caizhang was not angry. Instead, he said solemnly: "Brother Shigu, what you said is wrong. It's not that I don't care about my face. It's that I only know that there is a sky outside the world today, and that I know that I am insignificant and have to do something."

Just enrich yourself!"

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Although he had been embarrassed just now, he even wanted to bite this bastard to death.

However, repeated blows made Sima Caizhang realize his shortcomings.

The previously impressive skills were simply vulnerable to Yang Fan.

Remember when Kong Yingda said that Yang Fan was a worldly genius with unparalleled talent, he was a little scornful.

Now I know that I am indeed a frog in the well and underestimate the talents in the world.

Yang Fan was a little helpless.

This old guy is actually flexible and flexible. This kind of person is the most difficult to deal with, like dog skin plaster, so he had no choice but to say:

"Today, this junior really came here to ask for help. It's inappropriate to have been entangled with the senior for so long. How dare you continue to mess around?"

"How about this, when you have free time in the future, seniors come to my house and discuss the ways of saints with each other?"

These words were so appropriate that Sima Caizhang, no matter how impatient he was, had to nod his head: "According to the words of the Marquis, we are committed!"

“It’s a deal!”

Yan Shigu smiled bitterly and said: "Sima, you are a strange old guy. You have such a weird temper, which is rare in ancient and modern times."

Kong Yingda smiled and said: "Although Brother Caizhang has a stubborn personality, he is still a persistent person. At least he is really admirable when it comes to studying."

After saying that, he turned to Yang Fan and smiled: "I don't know why Marquis Zhongyi is here!"

"Accepting orders from His Majesty, to organize a news department..."
Chapter completed!