Now that the New Year is approaching, the flavor of the New Year has become stronger and stronger. From time to time, the sound of firecrackers rings in the ears, which is surprising.
However, Qi Yu turned a deaf ear and walked back on the road with a solemn expression.
Yes, at this time, he was thinking about a puzzling question.
He really couldn't understand why Luo Yuan was so indifferent to him. Did he offend him in some way?
This is unlikely!
The two of them had never met before, so how could they possibly offend him?
How strange!
Forget it, don't think about it if you don't understand. It's better to go back and review your homework as soon as possible.
Now every inch of time is worth every inch of gold.
No time can be wasted.
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When he returned to his residence, he saw that Tan Junyan had already prepared lunch, and there was actually a little bit of meat in the dish.
Well, he paid for all these dishes.
He claimed that this was a thank-you meal to express his gratitude.
This meal is a bit bland...
But there's nothing he can do, there's only so much he can do at the moment, he's so strapped for money!
Qi Yu still accepted his kindness very considerately and thanked him.
It can be seen from this incident that this man is an honest person, and at least he knows how to be grateful.
Compared to those who feel they are at a disadvantage even if they don't get any benefits, it's so much better.
In short, his character is not bad.
After eating, the two of them went to review their homework.
It is also very important to cram before the exam to deepen your impression.
Therefore, we must forget about food and sleep, day and night.
Qi Yu got up earlier than a chicken and went to bed later than a dog. He had to burn several pots of lamp oil alone. In addition to studying "Dengke Collection", he also bought some additional books to browse.
It's nothing else but various documents about the strategy of restraining the silk, which Luo Yuan specifically mentioned before. Don’t worry about whether you will pass the exam or not, just prepare for it.
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Time passes day by day, in a hurry.
On this twenty-ninth day of the year, there is a strong fragrance in the air, which is very tempting.
Alas, this is a certain family that has started to overuse the oil. I wonder what delicious food they have fried at home?
On New Year's Eve, red Spring Festival couplets are posted all over the streets, and everything is festive.
New Year's Day is a festival that pays great attention to reunion, especially the New Year's Eve dinner in the evening. The whole family gathers around the same table to watch the New Year and welcome the New Year.
At the dinner table.
The old people summarized the gains and losses of the year.
The adults are making plans for spring.
The children are looking forward to the red envelopes they may receive in the next few days.
Where is my family?
What are they doing?
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Finally, I got through this difficult New Year.
In the following days, each day seemed to pass faster and faster.
Whoosh...
The fireworks of the Lantern Festival are like a flash in the pan, and in a blink of an eye, it is the sixteenth day of the first lunar month.
Qin Tianjian announced: Open the seal!
As a result, the capital began to operate normally again.
In the yamen, official business also began to be handled.
The Ministry of Rites posted an announcement about the imperial examination as soon as possible. This year's Enke examination will officially start on the ninth day of February!
This is a traditional time point, step by step, no changes.
In terms of process, there is not much difference between the general examination and the provincial examination.
The examinations for the entire subject are still divided into three sessions, each lasting three days, with a one-day break between sessions. The Gongyuan is also completely closed, and everyone is allowed to eat, drink, poop, and sleep inside.
In terms of level, the examination is a high-standard imperial examination, which is personally presided over by the Minister of Rites.
The president is the number one person who determines the results of the exams and is also the overall leader in filling out the results. This position is usually held by a scholar from the Hanlin Academy. As for the masters under his command, they are designated and selected by the cabinet ministers after joint discussion.
There are two types of candidates for the general examination.
The first type is candidates from all over the country. Through their own efforts, they have passed all the tests and crossed the threshold of the provincial examination. Now they have come to the Gongyuan Toad Palace in the capital to win the title.
The second type of people are the graduates studying in the Imperial College. Most of them entered the institution with a 'certain second generation' background. Now, they too are waiting for their chance to make a splash. Supervisory students were not required to take the provincial examination, which was also the most unfair part of the imperial examination system.
However, once they enter the examination, these two types of people will be treated fairly, and there will definitely be no big or bad names.
Think about it, the emperor is watching over there, is there any point in trying to fight with him?
All in all, I will try to treat everyone equally!
No matter you are an old man who is crazy about being a teenager, or you are a young man who is conceited and writes a pen, as long as you still have the courage and ambition, you can try your luck in this subject.
It can also be seen that the competition is not as fierce as usual.
Since the sixteenth day of the first lunar month, a tense atmosphere has filled the air.
The Ministry of Rites had just opened its doors, and candidates were already flocking to the exam.
What's the matter?
It’s okay to apply for floating tickets!
Yes, no matter what exam it is, applying for an admission ticket is the first step!
Qi Yu didn't dare to delay and ran over early in the morning to queue up.
Who knows, there is a large group of people coming earlier.
The one-character queue composed of candidates was a mile long, and at a glance, they were all filled with black heads.
There are so many people!
There are so many that one feels toothless.
But luckily, it was Qi Yu's turn finally as the sun set over the mountains.
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The spring breeze in February is like scissors.
The cold winter is gradually gone, the south wind is coming, and everything on the earth is beginning to revive.
However, it is still very cold in spring, so you still need to wear cotton-padded clothes in the morning and evening to keep out the cold.
This is spring in the north, which is very different from the land south of the Yangtze River.
On this day, the sky was just getting bright, and the gate of Gongyuan was already crowded with people.
These people all looked solemn and looked very cautious.
Yes, today is the ninth day of February, the start day of the general examination!
Just last night, Qi Yu had a little insomnia.
My inability to sleep was not because I was nervous, but because I felt homesick.
I still remember that every time before the exam, my mother Zhou would burn incense and worship Buddha and pray devoutly. Later, this belief also infected the lady.
I believe that at this time, the house must be filled with incense and prayers.
In the hazy half-sleep, I even heard their mumbling...
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A gust of biting morning wind blew by, making everyone shiver.
It's so cold!
Even if it’s cold, you have to persevere and hold on!
Wearing cotton-padded clothes is not allowed in the imperial examination, otherwise you will be punished as cheating, so you have to wear more unlined clothes.
However, ten layers of singles are not as good as one layer of cotton. No matter how many times you wear them, you can't stop the biting cold air.
At this juncture, what I fear most is catching a cold or something. Not to mention failing in the exam, even my life will be in danger.
Qi Yu knew this firsthand and couldn't help but pray secretly.
Wish yourself luck.
