"I hope I can win, what about you?"
Su Ziji saw that the students around him were also in groups, chatting in low voices, while the Yamen servants watched and ignored them, and responded in low voices.
Zhang Sheng did not make a grimace this time, but shook his head: "I'm afraid it won't work this time, but I told my parents a long time ago that I must give them a try in Zhongxian County next time. My parents It’s not my fault.”
No wonder he seemed quite relaxed. He was already outside the county government office while he was talking. At this time, Yu Lu also walked over after talking to a few people.
As soon as they met, the question was naturally about the exam. Su Ziji was more honest with Yu Lu: "I think the exam questions are not difficult. I guess Brother Yu will definitely be in high school."
This is what I say from my heart. I rely on my golden fingers and hard work to learn, but Yu Lu is really talented. He can often memorize the book after reading it a few times. Needless to say, his family is well-off and he can often borrow the Juren Notes. With regard to books and resources, they are much better than students from poor families.
This is just a county test. It would be strange if you failed.
"Thanks to you, let's go back to the hotel and review the draft carefully - I'm treating you." Yu Lu was very happy and said with a wave of his hand.
When Su Ziji returned to the hotel, it was already dusk. Some of the scholars in the hotel were smiling, presumably because they had done well in the exam, some were solemn and thoughtful, looking very reserved and nourishing, and some had gloomy faces, presumably because they had not done well in the exam. Sample.
Su Ziji was not nervous and did not go to the bedroom. He followed Yu Lu upstairs and saw that there was an empty seat separated by a screen. Yu Lu said: "Three meats, two vegetables and one soup, let's wake up with some golden syrup!" "
Jinjiangxing is brewed from spring water and the price is not low. The waiter replied: "Yes, how much do you want?"
"Let's have a pound!" For the three of them, this amount of wine was not too much. Zhang Sheng said, the guy retreated, and Yu Lu took out the draft directly: "Here, let's take a look at it."
"Read the first volume first, and the winner will have a drink!" Zhang Sheng said maliciously. He would definitely lose anyway, so he had to watch the two top students drink as a penalty.
"OK!"
The first volume of Tie Jing and Mo Yi seemed to go very quickly, and the waiter also served the food and wine very quickly. Zhang Sheng poured it in quickly, took a sip first, and said: "The fruit is golden syrup that wakes up and does not leak. This restaurant The store is unambiguous!”
Just as he said that he had finished reading the first volume, Su Ziji laughed and said, "Everything is right, but you can't take a sip. If you drink this cup to the full, you will be right in the first volume as well."
"Grandma, I have today too." Zhang Sheng burst into laughter and everyone drank.
"Come on, let's read the second volume!" Yu Lu said. The second volume was the teachings of the Holy Edict, so he read it aloud, word for word.
"You two are correct again. I made a mistake. Have a drink quickly." Zhang Sheng shouted, so the two of them had to drink another drink. Su Ziji was of a light body, and after drinking a full drink, he felt a little drunk. Seeing Yu Lu reading his paper aloud, he took out the third volume of the two of them and read it. He looked at it and shook his head slightly. Zhang Sheng's knowledge of the meaning of the classics was shallow.
As for Yu Lu's sutra meaning, it has begun to show its magnanimity. It has its own advantages and disadvantages. Generally speaking, he is better than me. If the prediction is not bad, the other party's Four Books and Five Classics are almost at level 5.
"It's very promising to be the county chief!" Su Ziji thought: "The county chief will almost certainly be a scholar. When the time comes, it will be time to liquidate Mr. Zhang and Tongshan Guan."
Although he killed two people, it seemed like nothing happened. In fact, Su Ziji still harbored hidden dangers. The gangsters were roaming around in the world, but if they didn't provide evidence, they would definitely come to him - but if he was the head of the county case, how could they bully him?
Then I thought about it, Yu Lu was reading aloud, and his admiration became more and more intense, and he suddenly read a sentence: "The small platform is set with stones, suitable for the shade of rose, and you can sit on it in the hot summer without seeing the sun!"
He paused and immediately asked: "Luo, it's a short taboo. There is no missing word in your draft to avoid taboos. Have you ever avoided taboos in the main manuscript?"
This is a general principle of taboo avoidance in ancient times.
Su Ziji thought for a moment, calmed down a bit, and asked: "I don't know about the taboo word "Luo"."
"Taboos in this dynasty are divided into long taboos and short taboos. Holy taboos and temple taboos are long taboos."
"Short taboos are usually caused by the death of a prince's important minister, but it has only been taboo for three years. The new concubine of this dynasty has a taboo, and her maiden name is Luo. If you encounter it in the examination paper, you must write a missing stroke to avoid it. Violators will be deposed - how could you not know?" Yu Lu was full of sympathy: "But you wrote this word in the article again."
Suddenly, he realized something: "The concubine's death lasted only a month, and the notice was only sent to the county for a few days. You didn't go to the county school, no wonder you didn't know."
"It doesn't matter. The county and government exams are held once a year, and the provincial exams are held every three years. With your literary talent, if you fail this time, you can win again next year."
"Not good!" After hearing this consolation, Su Ziji not only was not comforted, but suddenly felt dizzy and broke out in cold sweat. Originally, what he said was true, but now it is different. If it fails, how will he resist Boss Zhang? And Tongshan Temple?
Damn it, am I taking too many risks?
Thinking of this, I felt a palpitation in my heart. I didn't notice that half of the rosewood wood shone brightly and then dimmed again. The whole thing seemed to be a little darker.
At this time, there were rows of red candles in the county office. The county magistrate was sitting in the middle. Three academic officials were sitting on the left and right. There was also an old man present. This old man looked to be in his sixties, skinny and thin, but he was wearing civilian clothes instead of official uniforms. .
Only about a hundred people participated in the county examination this time, and they did not even need to copy the names anonymously. They reviewed it directly. The county magistrate and academic officials could read it together on the same day.
Magistrate Zhang is a second-class Jinshi, and he was sent to a local county to serve as a county scholar. He has good academic performance, so he looks down on ordinary papers. However, Linhua County is not a place where academics thrive. Among these one hundred people, there are still many people who need to take the exam. Twenty people, five at the top and fifteen at the bottom, could only endure the pain in their eyes to read these mostly "simple" articles.
Suddenly, County Magistrate Zhang read a paper, and his eyes lit up. The writing and writing of the topic were quite accurate. Although the writing was a bit lacking, it was quite satisfactory. It could be regarded as an article with merits. Zhang The county magistrate pondered for a moment: "In my opinion, the county examination is of good standard."
"Nine times out of ten, you can pass the government examination."
Just when I was thinking about something, I frowned and looked at the word "罗". It was a short taboo, but there was no shortage of pen to avoid it. I couldn't help but shake my head, thinking: "This candidate is too careless!"
So he sighed repeatedly: "What a pity, what a pity!"
Liu Heming, the magistrate of this county, is sixty years old. He has dark hair and a strong body. Although he is in the ninth grade, he is respected by everyone. He smiled at County Magistrate Zhang and said: "Master Zhang, you have frowned so far after reading the papers. Why is this paper so special?" Call it a pity?"
"It is indeed a pity. Among all the volumes, this man is the first. It is a pity that there is no shortage of pens to avoid taboos. Take a look." He said and handed the papers to the teachings and instructions.
After reading the teachings and instructions, they also frowned: "My basic skills are good, and the meaning of this sutra is also good. Unfortunately, there is a taboo word that is not missing, so it can only be abolished."
"Let me take a look..." After hearing this, the old man took it and looked at it carefully. After pondering for a long time, he suddenly said: "This word is a new short term. It only takes three days to arrive in the county, right?"
"If you have already entered school, you can't be sloppy even if it takes three days. But this is just a county examination. How do students who have not entered school know about this?"
"I don't know whether it's a crime or not. The county magistrate should change his ways!"
If the government examination or provincial examination involves fame, no matter how old the person is, he would not dare to change his words. However, the boy examination is not about fame, it is just a qualification test. After hearing this, County Magistrate Zhang hesitated and read the article carefully. Then he nodded: "Indeed, the meaning of this scripture can be tested by the government. Since Duke Zheng intercedes, it is this person's blessing!"
As he spoke, he changed the word as soon as he started writing and said, "Then let's put it on the children's list."
