cargo system

Chapter 95

On the second day of August in the fourth year of Hongtai in the Xing Dynasty, the county examination is also called the Tongsheng Examination. Those who pass the Tongsheng Examination can be called Shengyuan, that is, scholars.

The students in Lin'an County, who usually study poetry and books in their study rooms, came out for a walk. The children's examination started at Sishi (9 o'clock), and the main examination was stereotyped essays.

After Su Huan went to the academy early to greet Mr. Qin Zhi, everyone sat in a large carriage and accompanied Su Huan to the examination center.

The entrance of the test center was extremely lively, and piles of people stood together, waiting for the time to come and the exam for Tongsheng.

The waiting time was long, and a bunch of children stood and were bored, some were discussing knowledge, some were discussing gossip and so on.

"Have you heard? This time, as long as you can win the exam, Mr. Su, you will be able to show your face in the court."

"how is this possible?"

"Hey, I'm really not joking with you. Mr. Su has been an official for these months, and his performance has not been critical. As the acting registrar, the court must value him. If you fail him in the exam, can you tell me whether the court will do it? Will he notice you?"

"Hey, this is really hard to say."

"It's so difficult for us, a little boy, to be noticed by those big shots in the court. Even if we hit the top of the case, the big shots in the court may not take a second look, but this time is different. The big shots in the court must have someone Pay attention to Mr. Su, when he saw us dominating Mr. Su at that time, he must have had an impression of us, and the benefits for our future careers are self-evident."

"What you're saying does make sense."

At this time, a boy came over. "Stop making trouble, Mr. Su is full of talent, who of you is sure to be better than him?"

Tong Sheng who was standing there turned his head. "Brother, this statement is wrong."

"how do I say this?"

"Mr. Su is just 25 years old this year. I am ashamed. I am [-] in my [-]s. I went to school at the age of [-]. I have been studying for [-] years. The years of studying are all older than Mr. Su. I can't compare with Mr. Su." , That’s two words.”

"My brother, that's not what I said. Some people are geniuses. In ancient times, there were 17-year-old champions, and there were 70-year-old students who took the entrance exam."

"Brother, this is taking the ambition of others and destroying your own prestige. Mentally, you are weaker than others. Against Master Su, you will definitely lose."

"Let's talk about the matter."

"Master Su's poetry is rarely comparable to others. I have seen it with my own eyes and admit it. But how well he writes is another story. Anyway, I have never seen it."

In front of the county government office, people everywhere were discussing the rumor that Su Huan would be taken seriously by the court if he won the exam, and this rumor spread for some reason.

Li Xu was also discussing with others.

"Brother Li wants to beat Master Su, I'm afraid it will be a bit difficult."

Li Sheng looked confident. "Brother Zhang, my target is the chief of the case."

"Ouch? Brother Li is so courageous!"

"I am determined to win. This time I have studied at home for three years. Even if I am in the same examination room as Mr. Su, Li is not afraid."

"Master Su is very powerful."

A group of scholars say this in their mouths, but few people think so in their hearts.

At this time, Su Huan arrived and got out of the carriage with all the brothers and Mr. Qin Zhi.

The students waiting for the exam naturally recognized Su Huan, and they all bowed to each other. "I've met Mr. Su."

On the surface he is respectful to Su Huan, but in his heart he is not convinced.

"No need to salute, Su is an examinee today."

At this time, the school that served as the test center opened the door, and a government official came out from the inside, it was old Fu, he knocked on the bronze bell at the door of the school, and then shouted loudly: "The time is coming, let's enter now."

Two yamen officials stood in front of the gate and searched carefully every examinee who passed by, such as writing brushes, trouser belts, etc., beware of someone bringing a small note in.

"My lord." When they arrived at Su Huan, the two government officials bowed respectfully.

"Search, today I am an ordinary examinee."

Only after the adults spoke, the two government officials dared to search Su Huan.

"Next." Two officials shouted.

Walking into the examination room, Yang Xingchang, the county magistrate, sat at the top, and beside him stood several other chief examiners sent from the government office. Su Huan didn't know them.

Su Huan sat on the examination seat, resting his chin in boredom, waiting for the examiner Si Shizheng to issue the examination questions. He was very sure about this Tongsheng examination.

Others read books for understanding, marking, and reasoning, but Su Huan is different. He only brushes the questions, and brushes them hard. Su Huan has checked all the possible questions in the Four Books and Five Classics several times. The draft paper in the academy is piled up to half a person's height.

He knows all the principles and knowledge, but what is bad is mainly the format of the article and so on.

The efficiency of writing questions is naturally very high. Su Huanyi is familiar with all the formats of writing articles, and he is naturally able to answer the questions at his fingertips.

After the exam questions were sent out, Su Huan immediately picked up the pen and wrote in a hurry. According to his own opinion, there was no delay at all.

It only took Su Huan half an hour to finish writing the essay. The exam time was two hours in total. Su Huan could only hand in the papers in advance, which attracted the attention of many candidates.

After the officials on the side sealed the signature of the article, the chief examiner put the articles together.

Su Huan was the first to come out, and it caused a commotion at the door. Those who didn't know thought Su Huan was kicked out for cheating!After inquiring carefully, I realized that the papers were handed in in advance.

"Old Su, you are very confident in handing in the papers in advance?" Lao Zhang laughed: "It will be funny when you fall down. It's a small matter if you don't pass the exam. It's a big thing to lose the reputation of our academy."

Several other brothers laughed.

"It's okay, it's okay, you won't pass the exam next time." Su Huan was very optimistic.

"Where did sir go?"

"Sir, you're back at the academy. Before you left, you told me about the fact that you didn't go to the academy for half a month when you built the reservoir!"

"Ah, it's been a few months, sir, are you still talking about it?"

"You just know, sir, that's what it looks like."

Lao Zhang said: "It's rare to relax. Let's go to Manfenglou to have a good meal. These days, I have lost a lot of weight by studying every day."

"Let's go!"

Two hours later, after the exam, the candidates all went to find a place to relax.

Some people were happy while others were sad. Some people knew they failed the exam and went home crying with a sad face. Li Xu felt that the test was not difficult this time and the exam went well. It seemed that the head of the desk greeted him not far away.

In a room in Manfeng Building.

"This time the chief of the case should not be decided by default, right? Mr. Su is the chief bookkeeper."

"Impossible, don't worry, for this exam, the paper at the head of the desk will be posted, so how can I cheat?"

"Hey, why did I forget this." A Tong Sheng looked happy. "Come and eat."

It's the eighth day of the eighth day of August, the day when the list is made.

(End of this chapter)