Hong Kang said: "I can temporarily seal the acupuncture point near your nose so that you can't smell any smell."
Wu Lao Xiucai looked at Hong Kang in surprise and said, "Can this be done??"
Hong Kang just smiled lightly.
This requires not only an understanding of the structure and functions of the human body, but also the ability to control things at a subtle level.
Or some doctors with excellent medical skills can do it with acupuncture.
But Hong Kang does not need the help of silver needles.
Wu Lao Xiucai looked at Zhou Xun with a hint of admiration. If he had such a big brother to help him, why would he have to endure that kind of suffering? !
All preparations are made to reduce the probability of error.
That's all Hong Kang and the others can do. When it comes to the examination room, Zhou Xun's real performance depends on himself.
Soon, it was time to enter the examination room.
Today, the old scholar Wu is watching in the [Heishui Building], and Hong Kang and the other six are here to take the weekly examination.
"Oh~~"
On Thursday, I looked around and was shocked: "There are too many people here!!"
Pang Xinyao said thankfully: "Fortunately, brother, you let me rent a small courtyard in advance. Otherwise, we wouldn't have anywhere to live."
Hong Kang smiled and said, "Mr. Wu reminded me of this."
Zhou Xun said: "Yes! I heard from the lecturers in the academy that the backlog of scholars over the years, as long as they have not given up, will come to take the provincial examination. There are probably thousands or tens of thousands in this province. !!”
Therefore, they originally planned to stay in the inn, but firstly, the inn was almost full and it was very noisy, so it was not a place to rest. Secondly, they were not short of money now, so there was no need. Wrong yourself at this critical moment.
Zhou asked on Wednesday: "Brother Xun, out of the tens of thousands of candidates, we will select only a hundred or so. Are you... sure?!"
Pang Juan jumped up immediately: "Bah, bah, bah, what do you mean by being sure? Brother Xun will definitely pass the exam!"
Zhou Xun just smiled.
To be honest, he was also frightened by the young and old scholars rushing to take the exam. Even though he had always been confident and was often praised by the mountain chief, he couldn't help but pray to the gods and Buddhas all over the sky at this time.
He also saw many classmates in the school in the crowd.
"Brother, I'm going to say hello."
"Well, go ahead!"
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There is no need to say much about the exam process.
By the time Zhou Xun came out, he already looked exhausted.
Several people ignored his "fragrance" and rushed to greet him.
Pang Juan's distressed eyes turned red: "Isn't it just an exam? Why did it become like this?!"
Hong Kang grabbed Zhou Xun's wrist and took his pulse.
Well, the pulse is a little thin.
Hong Kang said: "It's okay, don't worry, it's nothing serious. I'm just a little weak and overworked. Just have a good rest for a few days."
Zhou Xun took a deep breath and said, "I'm okay, I have internal strength, but look at those few, they can't even walk."
Several people looked in the direction Zhou Xun pointed and saw several people with pale faces, trembling and half-dead, who were carried back.
Zhou Xunhu's voice suddenly became lower: "I also saw several people die suddenly in the examination room."
When he said this, Zhou Xun felt sad.
Several people sighed again.
Hong Kang said: "Okay, don't stand here blindly, let's go back first."
After a few days, it was finally time to release the results.
Messengers with good news kept running back and forth, congratulating and wishing good luck.
Some are happy and some are sad.
Just when Pang Xinyao and Pang Juan were so anxious that their hands turned white, the good news finally arrived.
"Good news! Master Zhouxun of Hengyang City has been ranked thirty-sixth on the list!!"
"Okay! I won!!" Zhou Xun jumped up immediately.
Hong Kang's clenched fists were slowly loosened.
Although he looked calm, he was not sure that Zhou Xun would hit the target.
On the one hand, the candidate's talent and learning are important; on the other hand, it also depends on the examiner's article preferences.
Hong Kang said: "Watch and enjoy!!"
Pang Xinyao immediately took out the prepared silver and handed it to the messenger.
"Hey! Thank you Master Zhou Xun!!"
After the messenger said his congratulations, he immediately ran away to go to the next house.
Seeing Zhou Xun's overjoyed expression, several people were also happy for him.
Han Chuang studied hard and finally got good results.
Thursday started acting like a monster again. He pinched his throat and imitated the good news messenger just now: "Hey! Thank you Master Zhou Xun!! Hey, are you all mixed up with the master now?!"
"Hello, sir! Hahaha..."
Zhou Xun's stomach bulged, and he acted like a gentleman outside the army.
"Yeah, no, no courtesy." Zhou Xun said in a pretentious manner, "Master, I think your little four is quite smart. From now on, you will follow me to enjoy the hot and spicy food."
Thursday glanced at Pang Juan and said with a strange smile: "Mr. Zhou, do we have a chance to go to Goulan to listen to music?"
"of course……"
Zhou Xun answered instinctively, but suddenly felt a chill on the back of his neck, and immediately changed his words: "This is no longer possible!"
"Who am I? A great scholar, oh no, I'm a candidate now, how could I go to a place like this?!!"
Then, from the side of his body, he saw Pang Juan looking at him with a smile as bright as a flower.
For no reason, he felt in his heart that this smile was not right.
"Clang!"
The sword is unsheathed.
Pang Qingyang held [Three Feet of Water] in his hand, swish, swish, swish, and the room was filled with sword light.
"Cang Lang!"
Pang Qingyang sheathed his sword, glanced across his eyes, and hummed softly.
Don't say anything, let yourself understand the meaning.
Finally, Pang Xinyao warned: "Just joking, don't be too light or too heavy at the [Deer Ming Banquet] later."
Zhou Xun's expression calmed down: "I know, eldest sister."
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After the [Deer Ming Banquet].
Back in [Hengyang City], the old scholar Wu looked at Zhou Xun and clicked his tongue. All the landowners, big and small, came to pay homage to Zhou Xun. Everyone was busy for a while.
After all, winning the imperial examination is not as good as being a scholar. Only passing the imperial examination can truly break into the ruling class.
Liu Zhengfeng also sent someone to deliver a gift.
Hong Kang said: "Now that you have elected officials, do you plan to directly select officials, or do you plan to go to Beijing to take the exam?"
Hearing Hong Kang ask this, several people also looked at Zhou Xun.
Zhou Xun said: "Although I passed the provincial examination this time, my ranking is not high, only in the middle. The mountain chief said that my foundation is still not solid enough. It is better to study quietly for three years and then take the exam to be more confident."
Thirty-sixth, the ranking is indeed low.
When the time comes for the general examination, we will have to compete with candidates from all over the country, not only Zhou Xun and his class, but also senior candidates who have accumulated a lot of experience and failed in many trials! !
Pang Juan pursed her lips and said: "Let me tell you, what's the point of those old people who are still taking the exam when they are in their fifties and sixties? They might as well take care of their grandchildren at home!"
"Brother, what do you think?" Zhou Xun asked sincerely.
"What your mountain chief said makes sense." Hong Kang said, "But I think you have to go. As the saying goes, it will be exhausted in one go."
"Moreover, actual combat experience is also very important. In addition, our goal is not to be a first-class Jinshi. Even the same Jinshi is actually enough."
Just like the college entrance examination.
No matter how many times you take the mock exams like Model 1 and Model 2, it is still not as good as taking the actual college entrance examination once.
As for not passing the exam, the best thing to do is repeat the exam!
What's the big deal.
As long as failure does not affect your mentality, those who repeat will often do better than the previous year.
Zhou Xun thought for a while and said, "Okay, brother, I will listen to you and go to the capital."
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