Wei Chen slept for an unknown amount of time before he was finally awakened by the sound of clouds.
The exam time is officially over.
The clerks collected the papers in each examination room, and the candidates who had handed in the examination papers walked out of the examination room and lined up in a row of fifty people in front of the dragon gate. When the number of people was full, they were released.
Wei Chen carried the examination basket to the dragon gate and waited for a while with all the candidates. When the dragon gate opened, everyone left the examination room impatiently.
"Finally finished one exam."
Wei Chen walked out of the examination room with the flow of people and couldn't help but let out a long breath.
The first session of the county examination is the main session and the most important session. If you do well in the examination, you will be admitted directly and will be qualified to participate in the April prefectural examination.
Those who don’t win in the first game will have to participate in the second, third, or even fourth and fifth games.
If you still fail after taking so many exams, then I'm sorry, I have to wait until next year to try again.
Wei Chen has no worries about whether he will be selected. The only suspense is where he will be ranked when the rankings are released the day after tomorrow.
Wei Chen walked a few steps and happened to catch a glimpse of Wang Yaochen, the top disciple.
He was surrounded in the center of the crowd, reciting his article loudly.
When he recited something, everyone around him would praise him.
"Brother Wang comes from a famous family, and he has received the support of the number one scholar. It can be said that he has accumulated a lot of experience and made a blockbuster success!"
"Brother Wang is ranked second in knowledge in Youyang City, and no one dares to be ranked first!"
"Brother Wang is such a talented person, getting the head of the county trial case is like picking something out of a bag!"
Listening to the praise from everyone, Wang Yaochen's face glowed red and he was in high spirits.
Wei Chen shook his head, turned and left.
Not long after, Sheng Changbai and Chen Jun caught up.
Sheng Changbai asked Wei Chen how his test poem went, and Wei Chen read the poem he had written.
"Wonderful, wonderful!"
After hearing this, Sheng Changbai raised his hands and praised him repeatedly.
Then he suddenly sighed softly and said: "Only after hearing your virtuous brother's masterpiece can you know what it means to have someone outside the world and someone outside the world. My virtuous brother is so talented that I am not as good as me. My dear brother, in my opinion, this county examination The head of the case is already in your pocket!"
Hearing Sheng Changbai's words, Chen Jun asked curiously: "What about Wang Yaochen? I heard that he is a high-ranking disciple of the number one scholar, and he came here for Xiao San Yuan. Can Brother Wei beat him?"
"Wang Yaochen?"
Sheng Changbai smiled and shook his head: "I have heard of this man's name when I was in Yangzhou. This man is indeed a rare talent, and he has won the true inheritance of the number one scholar. However, he was ambitious at a young age and has always been pretentious. The articles he wrote He is also sharp-edged and regards the world's heroes as if they are nothing.
It would be fine if such a proud and arrogant person fell into the hands of others, but the county magistrate was born in the second rank of Jinshi, and his teacher was the famous Mr. Shannong, so how could he be pampered? I am afraid that he will not be the leader of the county trial case this time. "
"That's impossible to say."
Chen Jun was a little unconvinced.
Even though Sheng Changbai was very certain, Chen Jun still insisted on his own idea and believed that Wang Yaochen was the biggest contender for Wei Chen's position as head of the case.
Chen Jun is a person who accepts death. He feels that with Wang Yaochen's huge reputation, he will definitely not be a parallel importer. Wei Chen should be more careful when facing him.
Sheng Changbai didn't argue with him, and just said something incomprehensible: "We will find out when the results are released."
"But……"
Chen Jun wanted to argue a few more words. At this time, Wei Chen came out with a smile and smoothed things over: "Okay, Brother Chen, the exams are over. What's there to argue about? Let's find a restaurant quickly to fill our stomachs." thing!"
"When you say that, you seem a little hungry."
Chen Jun stopped talking and swallowed unconsciously.
After taking the test for a day, he only ate some snacks to barely satisfy his hunger. At this time, he was already hungry. No one would get the title of the case to him anyway. Instead of arguing and arguing, it was better to find a place to go. What a feast!
When Wei Chen and Sheng Changbai saw this, they both looked at each other and smiled.
So the three of them asked their classmates to bring a letter home, saying that they would not go home for dinner. Then they found a nice restaurant nearby and had a meal to soothe their hearts after being tortured by exams all day.
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It has been two days since the county examination ended.
The day before, Wei Chen went to Sheng's house to visit friends, and was warmly stayed by Sheng Changbai, saying that he wanted to reciprocate as a courtesy, so Wei Chen had to stay one night at Sheng's house and go home early the next morning.
When he reached the entrance of the alley, Wei Chen suddenly felt that something was wrong with the atmosphere. There had never been so many people gathered here before, and the bustling crowd really shocked Wei Chen.
After passing through the crowd and walking quickly into the courtyard, Wei Chen saw a servant wearing a government uniform sitting at the top, with Zhang Ming standing beside him.
"Brother Chen, you are finally back!"
As soon as Zhang Ming saw Wei Chen, his joy was beyond words. He stepped forward excitedly and said, "This gentleman has brought good news. Brother Chen, you have been selected by the county magistrate to be the head of this county examination!"
Although he had been mentally prepared for it, when Wei Chen heard the news with his own ears, he still couldn't help but feel a flutter in his heart.
The first county trial case!
In addition to being an honor worth bragging about, this also has real benefits.
According to the usual practice, the top candidates in the county examination are usually able to win the title of scholar. For Wei Chen, this is definitely something worth celebrating.
The servant who came from the Yamen to announce the good news bowed his hands to Wei Chen and said with a smile on his face: "This must be Wei Chen, a junior official from Wei. Congratulations!"
When Wei Chen saw this, he quickly took out some scattered silver from his body and handed it to the official, saying thank you for your hard work.
This is what the official was waiting for. Seeing Wei Chen being so polite, he immediately became happy. He took the money and put it in his purse. He said with a smile: "Chief Wei, get ready. In the afternoon, I will go to the county school to thank the county magistrate." of."
Wei Chen cupped his hands and said, "Thank you very much!"
"There is no need to be polite, Chief Wei."
The official who delivered the good news left the Wei family with satisfaction, pushed aside the onlookers, got on his horse, and headed back to the county government office.
After the official left, Wei Ruyi and Zhang Xu, who were hiding behind the curtain, came out.
Wei Ruyi grabbed Wei Chen's hand and said excitedly: "Brother Chen got the head of the case, I'm afraid I'm not dreaming!"
Zhang Xu saw the slightly distorted expression on Wei Chen's face, shook Wei Ruyi's arm and said, "Mom, you've pinched Brother Chen so hard!"
"Hey, look at my brain. I was too happy for a moment. Are you okay, Brother Chen?"
Wei Ruyi quickly let go of his hand and smiled awkwardly. Although she is a woman, she has been doing housework all year round, and her hands are much stronger than that of Wei Chen, a teenager.
Wei Chen rubbed his palms and said with a smile: "It's okay, it doesn't hurt anymore."
"As long as it's okay, it'll be okay."
Wei Ruyi looked at Wei Chen, her eyes full of relief. Suddenly, she seemed to have thought of something and slapped her head suddenly.
"Brother Chen, when you go to thank the county magistrate later, you can't wear these clothes. I ordered several sets of silk and satin clothes for you last month, just to wait for you to get the title. Now you are ordered by the county magistrate. Head of the case, this honor is gone, why not replace it today!"
Wei Chen looked at the cloth on his body and said indifferently: "No need, I'm used to wearing this, it's quite comfortable."
"How can that be done!"
Wei Ruyi raised his eyebrows and said in a high voice: "You are the chief prosecutor of the county. You are the best in knowledge. Naturally, you must dress decently. Otherwise, not only will your face be disgraced, but the county magistrate will also be embarrassed. You are the chief prosecutor of the county." He appointed it!"
Wei Chen thought about it carefully and felt that what Wei Ruyi said did make some sense. He didn't hesitate anymore and nodded and said, "Then just follow what my aunt said."
"That's right! The food is ready, hurry up and eat!"
Both Zhang Ming and Wei Ruyi were in a good mood.
Over the years, the couple had suffered a lot in order to raise Wei Chen and provide for him to study, but at this moment, they felt that everything they had done was worth it.
Now that Brother Chen has been convicted of the crime, Brother Mingzhao’s spirit in heaven will surely be pleased...
