"Didn't you say that we, the scholars, should face difficulties and become stronger when we encounter difficulties?" The scholar surnamed Zhang looked at the inconsistent behavior of the scholar surnamed Li, and his whole face twisted together.
"Brother Zhang, you're in trouble again!"
"I have said that scholars of our generation should face difficulties and become stronger when encountering difficulties. But you cannot force yourself to do so. You must learn to assess the situation, otherwise you will end up in a daze?"
"Hey, look at this year's candidates, none of them are fuel-efficient. Let's stay away from the limelight for a while and wait until they finish the exam. Next year, won't there be so many evildoers? Isn't our chance of being named on the gold list much greater? ?”
"I think you don't have to worry about it anymore. It's better to work with me to pack up and return to your hometown to fight again. After all, this inn in the capital is not cheap."
The scholar named Zhang became even more confused after hearing this.
What the scholar surnamed Li said made sense, but for some reason, he felt a little uncomfortable and...uncomfortable.
Whether this can work or not, you have to try it before you know.
Ganzhou has a thousand-year history, with academies everywhere and scholars gathering here. But what about thousands of years ago? Presumably there is no such grand occasion.
The Chen family of Yingzhou has a century-old family with numerous talents. But what about a hundred years ago? Why is it so large?
If our ancestors were as timid as they are today, how could they have a thousand-year-old context and a century-old family?
After thinking about this, the scholar surnamed Zhang stood up, shook his head, and said: "Brother Li, I still want to stay and give it another try. I hope you have a smooth journey."
After saying that, he turned around and left. He never looked back until he walked out of Tianfu Restaurant.
The scholar surnamed Li looked at this scene and couldn't help but sigh and said: "Oh, what a stupid person."
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In the eager anticipation of thousands of scholars in Daqian, the Spring Examination has finally officially arrived.
These days, Qiandu City is extremely lively.
Yingzhou Chen Dao came from Yingzhou in his family's chariot, bringing with him the splendor of a century-old family.
Li Mojie from Jizhou came from the north, with perseverance in his eyes. He stood out from hundreds of thousands of candidates because of his tough bamboo-like spirit.
The most dazzling one is naturally Ganzhou He Taibai.
On the day he came to the capital, he was dressed in white, and nearly 50% of the scholars in the city came to watch. For a time, the streets were empty.
Even some slightly famous scholars will come together.
Then everyone sat down to discuss Taoism and literature. When the interest comes, he composes an impromptu poem.
After this battle, He Taibai's name almost resounded throughout Qiandu City.
The younger generation of scholars all regard him as a role model and idol.
Even the older generation said that they were extremely talented and had the talent of Ganzhou for thousands of years!
In contrast, Zhang Han and Li Long, who originally had many people's support, were unknowingly outclassed.
Over a period of time, the number of people discussing them has decreased a lot.
On the day of the test, as usual, Li Long got up early.
After eating the breakfast that Butler Yang had prepared early, he bid farewell to Li Changkong and set off on the journey.
To be honest, he didn't have much confidence in trying this time.
He can answer questions in eight-legged essays, but policy theory requires real talent and practical learning.
Both He Taibai and Chen Dao came from famous families.
Bailudong Academy and the Chen family in Yingzhou made both of them well-informed, especially in terms of understanding of national affairs. They were much better than Li Long, a bumpkin from the countryside.
In the past six months, he had relied on the advantage of being close to Qiandu City and his relationship with Enfu to become more aware of it.
But compared with those who have been influenced by this since childhood, it is still far behind.
However, it doesn't matter.
He would be satisfied if he could win a Jinshi.
After all, he had spent too much time in Xishan before, and he was indeed a little slack on his homework.
Moreover, these days, he has been deeply influenced by Li Changkong and believes that studying is just a way to enter the court.
After becoming an official, what is really used to manage government affairs is completely different knowledge and abilities.
The two are not the same.
Therefore, for him, there is not much difference between being a Jinshi scholar and a No. 1 scholar.
The National Examination is different from the Provincial Examination. It is a great ceremony for recruiting talents all over the world.
It was also very important to the imperial court.
Therefore, the chief examiner of the general examination this time was Jia Pingsheng, the chief assistant of the dynasty.
Zhang Zifang and Lin Han serve as deputy examiners and assist him together.
In addition, eighteen Hanlin ministers were selected from the Hanlin Academy to serve as supervisors.
The scale of the momentum cannot be said to be huge.
On this day, Jia Pingsheng, Zhang Zifang, Lin Han and other three people sat at the top of the table, majestic and solemn.
Candidates from all over the country, whether well-known like He Taibai or unknown people like Scholar Zhang, all filed in.
In front of the imperial court's talent promotion ceremony, all living beings are equal.
At least that's the case in the examination room.
As for whether there is equality outside the examination room, it all depends on their own destiny.
"Release the examination papers!" Jia Pingsheng's majestic voice sounded, and eighteen Hanlin lecturers went back and forth between various examination rooms to issue examination papers.
The examination room is a three-square-meter space that is absolutely airtight except for the entry and exit door and a small window.
There are three exams in a row, each lasting three days, which makes it nine days and six nights.
During this period, candidates have to eat, drink, and defecate in the three-square-meter examination room.
Fortunately for Li Long, thanks to Li Changkong, the food he brought were canned food, instant noodles and other products produced by Zhenguo Fast Food.
It tastes very good.
The rest of the people may only be able to bring some pickles and the like, and the common people, even scholars, can only use coarse salt.
Not to mention the smell, even the gravel may not be able to be removed.
You can imagine the taste of pickles.
Therefore, in addition to a test of knowledge, the examination is also a test of physical fitness.
Every year, there are many candidates who passed the exam and won the gold medal. However, during the nine days of the exam, they fell ill. In addition, due to various reasons, they did not seek medical treatment in time, resulting in death and a waste of great achievements. Fame.
After all, spring was cold and cold, and although it is getting warmer now,... these nine days and six nights have been really uncomfortable, especially at night, when the temperature is extremely low.
If it were Li Long before, he might also get sick.
But now, with the support of Wulinghou Mansion, his food and clothing are fully guaranteed, and he will not lag behind others in this aspect.
Zhang Han, Chen Dao, He Taibai and others, not to mention, are all descendants of famous families who have no worries about food and clothing.
But even so, after nine days and six nights of exams, the group of people walked out of the examination room as if they had shed a layer of skin. Their faces were yellow, their lips were white, and what was worse, they were already weak.
It’s difficult to know how to try!
Fortunately, most wealthy families have sent their chariots and chariots in advance to wait here, waiting for the candidates to leave the examination room and then take them home to have a good rest.
The person who came to pick up Li Long was Butler Yang.
When Li Long saw it, he looked quite surprised: "Why did you come in person?"
"The examination is a big event, and our Wulinghou Mansion cannot afford to lose face. How did you do in the exam? Were the questions difficult?"
"Bagu is not bad. I have done similar questions before. As for the strategy, I'm afraid I can only leave it to fate."
When Butler Yang heard this, his heart suddenly skipped a beat. It was said that in this year's exam, the strategy was more important than the eight-legged essay.
Li Long said this, I'm afraid...
However, he couldn't say anything to attack her, so he had no choice but to say: "After the exam, don't think about it anymore. Get in the car quickly and I'll take you back home to rest."
"Thank you, Butler Yang." Li Long got in the car and returned to Wulinghou Mansion.
