First Secret Agent in History

Those who have bought the fifth volume of "Tama City Chronicles" can't wait to read it, and can hardly wait for a minute.

So inside the bookstore and on the street outside, there were people squatting on the ground reading everywhere.

Then I quickly became intoxicated and completely mesmerized.

Oh my God?

It's so well written and beautiful.

Originally, many people were worried that the quality of Ao Ming's fifth volume would decline. It’s not a decline to be precise, but there is no huge improvement.

Because the hype was so intense, the expectations for this book were extremely high.

But Ao Ming did not disappoint them, he was really outstanding.

Whether it is the normal words or the poems inside, they are all a step higher than before.

Outstanding.

Some people even cried because it was so touching.

Sure enough, the only person who can defeat Mr. Ao Ming is himself.

Mr. Ao Ming is definitely the number one talent in Jiangzhou.

Who else? Who else?

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After these 50,000 books were scattered, there was a brief period of silence.

Because these 50,000 people want to read quietly.

What about everyone else? I'm very sorry. In fact, the power of public opinion in Jiangzhou Prefecture is in the hands of these 50,000 people, and it is even far less than 50,000.

After reading the book, countless literary salons will appear in Jiangzhou City.

Of course, this world doesn’t have this word yet, but that’s pretty much what it means.

In various high-end teahouses, brothels, and mansions of wealthy nobles, gatherings will be formed according to their respective circles to start talking about this book.

The most high-end gathering was undoubtedly in the Wei Guogong Mansion.

Two hours later!

Finally, the first person finished reading it. He was the Censor of Canglang Province.

What kind of official position is this? Within the entire province, he was the top official in charge of imperial examinations and education, ranking among the top five in the province, and could also be called the academic governor.

All in all, this is a big deal.

His review point of view is: After reading this book, within three years, I don’t want to read any more novels.

This evaluation is super high, which means that after reading this book, reading other books is completely boring.

It’s almost like the point of view that Master Jin Yong wrote martial arts to death, because no matter how much you write, you can’t reach the level of the master.

After the voice of Tixue Yushi, the praise that followed was really like a torrential river, stretching endlessly.

Big figures from all sides expressed their opinions one after another.

Unfailing praise.

There was one person whose voice was particularly loud, that was the former imperial censor Ning Buqi.

Because more than twenty days ago, he was on Ao Yu's side and on the opposite side of Ao Ting.

After reading the fifth volume of Ao Ming's "Jade City", he sighed: After reading this book, I can't help but feel itchy.

This is also a very high praise.

After reading your book, I want to write a book. I am full of the urge to express and write. Isn’t that awesome enough?

And the various brothels, teahouses, and salon gatherings in noble mansions all praised her crazily.

Extremely complimentary words.

In the entire Jiangzhou Prefecture, almost every big figure in the cultural world has to stand up and speak out.

Because you have to speak up too.

If you don't speak up or praise, people will say that you are jealous of the talented.

If older celebrities don't speak up, people will say that you are disrespectful, narrow-minded, and cannot tolerate the sudden rise of younger generations.

In short, all the celebrities, all the talents, all the oirans, all the people who think they are respectable in Jiangzhou have to come forward to praise him.

Some boast extravagantly, while others boast more restrainedly.

And here, there must be a master.

That is Mr. Zhu Lantian, the mountain chief of Tianyi Academy.

Someone asked him, Mr. Zhu, have you read Ao Ming's "Jade City"?

Master Zhu Lantian said: I have seen it.

Someone else asked: What do you think?

Master Zhu Lantian said: I think it’s very good.

Very good, this is already a high praise, but Ao Ming's fans are still very dissatisfied.

The book "Master Ao Ming" is not only very good, it is simply a classic that has never been seen in a century. After reading it for three months, I didn't know how to taste it. You actually just commented that it was good?

Lord Zhu Lantian, your mind is not broad enough.

Then many people cautiously said that Master Zhu Lantian was robbed of his position by Master Lin back then, and even retired early. And now this Lord Lin is already the third prime minister of the cabinet, and is the teacher of Young Master Ao Ming.

Everyone suddenly realized, so it is, so it is.

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March 30th, this day belongs entirely to Ao Ming.

Today, all the scenery in Jiangzhou was occupied by him, and everyone was dimmed.

The results of the Yuedan evaluation will be released tomorrow.

This result is of course strictly confidential and will only be announced on the first day of each month.

But there is no suspense at all, because after reading the fifth volume of "Jade City", a member of the Yuedan Review said half-jokingly that no one will read tomorrow's Yuedan Review because there is too no suspense.

So everyone knows that Ao Ming's "Jade City" will definitely be number one in the review tomorrow.

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By this time, Ao Ming's injury had recovered.

But he still lay in bed, because he needed to show that he was seriously injured, and when he was brilliant, he had to be more low-key.

However, the people below still reported to him all the grand events in Jiangzhou Mansion.

Even though I had known this result for a long time, when it actually happened, it was still fascinating.

There is a feeling of being drunk.

It's like being in a fairyland, feeling ethereal.

As for Ao Yu, he is really an ant on the ground. Looking down from the fairyland in the sky, not even a shadow can be seen.

A real world of difference.

One is crawling on the ground and the other is flying in the sky. Although Ao Yu cannot see Ao Ming's back.

As for Ao Ming flying in the sky, Ao Yu would no longer be within sight.

As Ao Ming's fiancée, Duan Yingying received all the praises on his behalf and also received the envy of all her girlfriends.

What is true and honorable?

Although he is the daughter of the Duke's palace, there are three levels of marriage.

Marrying the emperor or the prince is of course the most top-notch marriage.

But that was too difficult, and besides, the princes who might become princes were already very young. Their marriages had been arranged more than ten years ago, and the wealthy daughters had no chance.

If you marry an ordinary prince, you may be crowned a prince in the future and get the title of a princess.

But most princes don't have much power, and they don't actually mean much.

So what is the best husband? Be of noble birth and hold great power!

Being of noble birth is a marriage between nobles. However, many top nobles have lost their enterprising spirit and are enjoying their wealth at home, including those princes who are about to inherit the title. They can just sit back and enjoy themselves. How can they have the motivation to fight?

And who holds the power? They are those civil servants, those who took the imperial examination and held the most prestigious positions.

But most of these people are from scholar-bureaucrat families, not aristocrats. Even if they are first-class scholars in high school, the future is unclear, because there are only a few top officials, and it is unknown how many people will fail.

But Ao Ming is different. In the future, he will inherit the title of Marquis of Nulang. He will take the national examination in the next subject, and he is destined to be a Jinshi in the first class of high school.

There are three powerful backers behind him, and he must join the cabinet to worship the prime minister.

He has a title, power, reputation, talent, and looks.

He is truly a first-class husband. No wonder the nobles in Jiangzhou are so jealous.

At Duan Yingying's party, all the young ladies from the top noble families in Jiangzhou were there. The young ladies from the Earl's family could only sit in the corner.

Although many nobles were filled with jealousy, they still had to speak out to praise him.

"From now on, no one can change the position of Master Ao Ming as the most talented man."

"Yes, the shadow of his genius will hang over Jiangzhou for many years. After tomorrow's imperial examination, he will pass the first-class Jinshi examination and then enter the court as an official. Many talented people in Jiangzhou will be able to relax. Only by using your tone can you have a chance to get ahead.”

"By the way, what about "The Story of the Stone" written by that clown Ao Yu? Didn't he claim that this book was better? Didn't he claim that he wanted to destroy Mr. Ao Ming's "The Story of Yucheng"?"

Immediately, the noble daughters present covered their noses and said: "Don't mention him, don't mention it, so as not to dirty your ears. Don't even mention the name of such a low-class and despicable person. Master Ao Ming is like an immortal in the sky. It is a great shame to mention two people's names together."

"Yes, yes! This kind of clown is not qualified to inherit the position of Marquis of Nulang, and is not worthy of becoming a noble. If someone like him becomes the next generation of Marquis of Nulang, it will be a great shame to the empire."

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Yes, what about Ao Yu's clown's "The Story of the Stone"?

Everyone is wondering?

Didn't you claim to be releasing it together with Ao Ming's "Jade City"? Why is there no shadow yet?

Do you know that it is impossible to compare and don't want to humiliate yourself?

But you, Ao Yu, don’t seem to be such a self-aware person? If you really know yourself, you shouldn't have mentioned this bet in the first place.

So many people said that Ao Yu was too timid to fight, would break the contract, and did not dare to challenge.

"Even if he is stupid, his mother is not stupid. Of course she will not really compare with Ao Ming."

"Ao Yu is pretending to be dead. We don't know what the stuff he wrote is. How can his parents not know? It's not even enough to carry Mr. Ao Ming's shoes. How could he let it out to show his embarrassment?"

Ao Yu, who had been so out of control before, seemed to calm down all of a sudden, really as if he was pretending to be dead.

I haven't seen his "The Story of the Stone", and he himself has stopped speaking out.

The enemy immediately organized manpower and spread the word everywhere that Ao Yu's side was going to break the contract.

Not only that, but they also organized crowds to block the Nulang Marquis Mansion.

On that day, thousands of people gathered in front of the Duke of Wei's mansion. It was because there was a hot spot and Ao Ming was assassinated.

But this time around the Marquis Nulang Mansion, it was all nonsense.

Even if Ao Yu breaks the contract and Ao Yu pretends to be dead, it won't be the ignorant people's turn to be filled with indignation. They won't have time to besiege the Marquis Nulang Mansion because someone wants to make things worse.

"Ao Yu, where is your book? Your "The Story of the Stone"?"

"Ao Yu, didn't you want to claim to have killed Ao Ming? Didn't you want to press him to the ground and rub him?"

"Ao Yu, aren't you going to marry Duan Yingying?"

"You are truly the best trash in the world. Talking is like farting. Ao Yu, your mouth is not as good as my buttocks."

"Ao Baoyu, the clown, Ao Baoyu, the clown! You are a toad, and you still want to eat the swan meat of Miss Duan Yingying. You don't even look in the mirror. How can you compare to Mr. Ao Ming? You are such a loser. Can you still write books? Do you want to write a better book than Mr. Ao Ming's "Jade City"? Bah, bah..."

"Shameless, shameless."

"Ao Yu, if your book "The Story of the Stone" is not even better than "The Story of the Jade City", even if it is half as good, I will eat the whole book."

"I'm just kidding, don't say it half as well. Even if it's one-tenth as good as "Jade City", I'll run around Jiangzhou naked."

Next, hundreds or thousands of people booed.

"Ao Baoyu, the clown, Ao Baoyu, the clown!"

At this moment, the door of Nulang Marquis Mansion opened!

Then one cart after another left the house, and each cart was piled full of books.

"The Story of Stone"!

Everyone was booing.

Ao Yu, you are really not afraid of death. You are so shameless. Do you really dare to sell your books?

Are you afraid of not being embarrassing enough? We have all heard about the books you wrote. They are super poisonous weeds and extremely gaudy garbage.

Mr. Ao Ming's "Jade City" is so well written, but you still dare to touch a stone with eggs. Are you really not afraid of being ugly at all?

Next, hundreds of thousands of people followed the convoy of Marquis Nulang Mansion and headed towards various bookstores.

Tens of thousands of copies of "The Story of the Stone" were put up for sale in major bookstores.

Of course, these bookstores will not refuse. No matter how badly written "The Story of the Stone" is, it is still very topical. Even if it is just to see how bad it is, many people will buy it.

really!

Yun Zhonghe's "The Story of the Stone" had just been placed on the counter of the bookshop, and many hands immediately reached out.

Of course, this sales is far less popular than the fifth volume of Ao Ming's "Jade City", or even a far cry from it.

But it can definitely be considered a bestseller.

Many people have just finished reading the fifth volume of "Tama City Chronicles" and immediately come to buy "The Story of the Stone". They just want to see how bad a book can be?

Many people even joked to themselves that it would be quite unique to have a meal of pig food just after eating delicacies from the mountains and seas.

There is no doubt that Ao Ming's books are delicacies from mountains and seas, and Ao Yu's books are pig food.

Then someone next to me asked, is that pig food? Is that shit?

The pig food can be swallowed through gritting teeth. Can you swallow shit? It'll stick in your throat.

Someone next to me said: I'm afraid it's not just shit, the key is that there is poison in it.

Damn, brother, you've gone too far.

And there are still a large number of people who have heard that Ao Yu's "The Story of the Stone" is a poisonous weed, and Qiqi is a super vulgar, super gaudy poisonous weed, so they can't wait to buy it, and they have to hide in it alone. Inside the room, close all the windows and doors and prepare toilet paper before you can read it.

After buying the book, these scholars looked disgusted. They picked up the page with two fingers and opened it slightly. Their eyes were also far away, as if they would be poisoned if they were closer.

That look of disdain, that look of disgust.

"I want to see how rotten and vulgar it is?"

The result, just look at it!

He was a little dazed and couldn't help but hold the book closer.

He was a little confused and even raised his head to look around.

Because the scholar's appreciation level is not high enough, it is difficult to make a clear judgment at once.

But just looking at the first few pages, it doesn’t seem bad, and it feels vaguely good.

Soon, he and the scholar next door met their eyes directly, exchanging their inner surprises.

But at this moment, there was a scoundrel next to him who was shouting curses.

"What kind of bad book do you rely on? Can a ghost understand it? What kind of stuff is it written?" This scoundrel came here just for the super gaudy, super vulgar. I have already turned through dozens of fucking pages. Where does the vulgarity come from? ?

I'm ready to go home and take off my pants, and you're just going to show me this?

But the few scholars present were silent and went home directly.

I went home and took a closer look, because I was really not sure.

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There are many outstanding people in Jiangzhou City, and there are many celebrities. The appreciation level of ordinary scholars is not high, but there are some who have high appreciation level.

After they finished reading the first few dozen pages of "The Story of the Stone", they immediately fell into silence.

Especially the first big boss to speak out, Mr. Zhang Qizheng, the censor of Tixue.

To be honest, the reason why he was the first to speak out was not because he was bribed, nor because he wanted to curry favor with Prime Minister Lin.

But he is an upright person, and he especially likes to read novels. He is really happy to see them, and Ao Ming is indeed a good writer.

He was so impressed after reading it that he was the first to say that after reading Ao Ming's "Jade City", he didn't want to read any scripts for three years.

The reason why he bought "The Story of the Stone" was because he wanted to see how bad it could be.

As a result, after reading dozens of pages, he was completely speechless.

He regretted it!

I really shouldn't be the first to praise "Tama City" today.

But he did not speak, but continued to read, and read, and read.

After reading for more than four hours, I finally finished the first volume of "The Story of the Stone" roughly for the first time.

At this time, it's almost dark!

But he still didn't light the lamp, just sat there quietly.

The lady came over and asked, "What's the matter? Master?"

Mr. Tixue Yushi hesitated for a long time, and then walked out.

Sure enough, hundreds of scholars were already standing outside the Xuezheng Yamen, all of them were scholar or above, and some were elected candidates.

These people also finished reading "The Story of the Stone" as quickly as possible and felt very good in their hearts, but they did not dare to speak out rashly.

Regarding the evaluation of "Jade City" today, Mr. Zhang Qizheng, the censor of Tixue, was the first to praise it.

Therefore, everyone gathered in front of the Xuezheng Yamen and once again waited for Mr. Zhang Qizheng’s public statement!

In fact, at this time, many people in the entire Jiangzhou Prefecture had quickly read "The Story of the Stone" for the first time, and then they all fell silent.

Anyone with a high level of appreciation can see that the two works are not on the same level at all.

Even those who are scholarly or above can roughly tell that the artistic level of "The Story of the Stone" exceeds that of "The Story of Jade City".

But still no one took the initiative to speak out.

Because speaking out like this means taking sides!

Behind Ao Yu is Nulanghou. Although this person is a general of hussar, he is withdrawn and does not form any party for personal gain. There is no benefit in flattering him, and there may not be any harm in offending him.

But standing behind Ao Ming was the Duke of Wei and Prime Minister Lin. They were a huge intertwined interest group.

If you dare to say that Ao Yu's "The Story of the Stone" is better, you are standing on the opposite side of this power group.

Therefore, the entire Jiangzhou fell into an eerie silence.

Everyone is waiting for the first person to speak out.

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Mr. Zhang Qizheng, the imperial censor of Tixue, looked at the hundreds of scholars outside the Xuezheng Yamen.

"Students, I know what you are waiting for, and I also know what you want to say."

Mr. Zhang Qizheng, the censor of Tixue, said slowly: "This morning, I am the first senior official to speak out. I praised Ao Ming's "Jade City" and said that after reading it, I will not want to read the story again for three years. This The words are sincere.”

"Until now, I have always insisted that the fifth volume of "Jade City" is of extremely high standard. Even if we look at the entire Jiangzhou within a few decades, it will be an outstanding work."

"Tama City Chronicles, good, very good, very good!"

"but……"

Zhang Qizheng, the imperial censor of Tixue, said: "After I read "The Story of the Stone", how can I describe it?"

"I don't know how to say it. I need to organize my words."

"What I saw was not a story, but an epic picture. I seemed to see a completely real world."

"The Story of Jade City made me marvel and enjoy myself, but when I watched it, I knew clearly in my heart that this was a story."

"After reading "The Story of the Stone", I know that this is a period of life. No, this is countless periods of life. This is the flower scroll of a dynasty, and this is the jump of countless lives."

"It impacted my soul, and it burned every hair on my head. Sometimes, I felt cold all over watching it, and sometimes, I broke out in cold sweats."

"So, you want to ask me which one is better, "Jade City" or "Story of Stone"?"

"Then I can only say that this... is not on the same level, so don't compare them together."

Zhang Qizheng, the imperial censor of Tixue, held up "The Story of the Stone" and said loudly: "This is a classic, and this is a classic that can be passed down for hundreds of years."

As soon as he finished saying this, there was thunderous applause from below.

Because Master Zhang Qizheng said what they wanted to say but did not dare to say, and even said what they did not expect.

Master Zhang, the academic censor of Canglang Province, did not disappoint them. He insisted on his own integrity.

After finishing speaking, Mr. Zhang Qizheng bowed his hands and returned to the Yamen.

And his residence is in the backyard of the Yamen.

After returning to his residence, he still did not light the lamp, but just sat there quietly, motionless.

"What's going on?" asked the wife.

Zhang Qizheng said: "Honey, get ready, we are leaving Jiangzhou."

The old wife was shocked and said: "Isn't that true?"

Zhang Qizheng said: "Why not? I am the first to stand in line and the first to express my position. Prime Minister Lin will never allow me to stay in this position anymore."

The old wife said: "Then he won't harm you, right?"

Zhang Qizheng said: "That does not mean that he will be demoted, but it is certain that he will be moved to a remote position and serve as an idle official with duties but no power."

Then, Zhang Qizheng added: "Of course, not necessarily. Prime Minister Lin is too powerful. I can still remember how Lord Zhu Lantian was kicked out of the court by him. But in general, I am a breeze. He can drive me away, but he can't destroy me. He, the third prime minister of the cabinet, can't be so domineering."

The old wife said: "Then why did you go out just now? You could obviously hide and be silent."

Zhang Qizheng said: "Because everyone is waiting for me to be the first to speak up? If I don't speak up, or even if I don't speak out first, then my pride will be over. Everyone will think that I am clinging to the powerful and have no bones. Weak, weak knees, that’s when I’m really finished, and the reputation of my life’s business is also finished.”

"We scholars, don't we value reputation all our lives? Those nobles and nobles can do whatever they want, but we can't."

Master Zhang Qizheng's old wife couldn't help wiping away her tears and said: "Hey! I really like Jiangzhou, why do I have to leave? It's not like that!"

But after all, she went to pack her things.

Zhang Qizheng, the imperial censor of Tixue, has already begun to write his resignation. Because if you take the initiative to resign, there are still some opportunities.

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really!

After the imperial censor Zhang Qizheng was the first to speak out!

Public opinion in Jiangzhou completely exploded.

All the big shots and celebrities spoke out one after another.

And they are all scrambling to be the first, speaking out in an unprecedented intensity.

Let them be the first to speak out, but they will not because they will offend Prime Minister Lin.

But after Zhang Qizheng spoke up first, they had to speak out as soon as possible.

Because if you don't speak up at this time, your reputation will be ruined. Where is your pride? What about your vision?

And even if Prime Minister Lin blames him, he won't be able to blame everyone. He will have to deal with Zhang Qizheng alone.

He was the first to speak up.

As for the second person who spoke out, there were at least a hundred people.

Moreover, the voices made by these celebrities are almost identical.

This is not a script, this is not a story, this is life!

This is a virtual dynasty, this is a virtual history, but everyone seems to be able to find themselves in the book.

And once you find yourself, it's like looking in a mirror, and your hair is about to explode.

So you are here too? So I am also in the book? I am actually like this?

and……

Among all the praises given by famous celebrities, "Jade City" is almost not mentioned, because everyone also believes that the two works are not of the same level or level at all.

In the morning, thousands or tens of thousands of people expressed their praise and appreciation for "Jade City" at the same time.

It's like a cat or a dog. As long as you can read, you can comment and praise, no matter you are a girl from a brothel or a fortune teller on the roadside.

And about "The Story of the Stone"?

Only a few hundred people spoke out, and only a few hundred people dared to comment.

Shut up, everyone below you, you are not qualified to appreciate it.

Even those who are good at raising people should be cautious about what they say to avoid embarrassment.

Only those with Jinshi or above are qualified to comment and appreciate.

For the rest of you, it’s enough for you all to kneel on the ground and read. This kind of ancient and wonderful text is not for you idlers to comment on. It’s good if you can understand it.

As for which of the two books is higher and which is lower?

Although no one said it, the answer was already there.

Ao Ming's "The Story of Jade City" was instantly killed by Yun Zhonghe's "The Story of Stone" and became a scumbag.

Not even the dregs are left!

Because no one compares the two books.

Or to put it more harshly, "Jade City" is not even qualified to provide shoes for "The Story of the Stone".

Ao Yu from the Nulang Marquis Mansion truly became a god with just one book!

After these big guys spoke up, they immediately fell silent and returned home to watch.

But countless scholars, countless idlers, etc. do not have to stand in line, and they are not even qualified to stand in line, but they are qualified to watch the fun, and it is not a big deal to watch the fun.

As a result, hundreds to thousands of people once again flocked to the Duke of Wei's mansion.

These people are so bad!

They just wanted to see how Duke Wei would react? What was Ao Ming's reaction? What was Duan Yingying's reaction?

There were also a large number of people flocking to Yue Dan Ping's courtyard.

Because tomorrow is the first day of April, the results of the monthly review will be out. This is the most critical indicator that determines the outcome of the two books.

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