Ming Dynasty and New Rome and Infinite Magic Machine

Chapter 978: Examination
Taking the elevator, Shangluo went all the way up.

Wen Yuan and other Jinyiwei who were free came with him, because it was too crowded down there and there was no room for so many people at once. Those who were free came up to get some fresh air.

The elevator's floor pointer steadily and slowly deflected toward the ground. Soft music was playing in the elevator, fresh air was pumped in from the outside, and the floor was covered with a carpet from Persia.

If one only looks at this elevator, outsiders would not imagine that underneath this elevator is connected to an imperial prison that can perform a large-scale memory recovery technique and locks up a large number of forbidden objects.

The glorious era tried its best to extend to every corner of the world, showing its fangs only when necessary. Many people born in Kinai probably did not realize that there was such an underground world hidden around them.

"By the way, the food in your school cafeteria is pretty good." Wen Yuan next to him suddenly said.

"Wow, we were just in the Imperial Prison, and now you can talk to me about the food in the cafeteria?"

"What's the big deal? I don't think you have any psychological pressure."

"Indeed. But how is the food in the cafeteria? I haven't checked it out yet."

"It's as big as a department store's dining floor, and each department has its own cafeteria. And none of them are outsourced, and the prices are ridiculously cheap. You seem to get a monthly allowance, but it seems that if you order a set meal with four dishes and one soup, you can get it for free."

"Is the treatment so good? The Imperial College has sufficient funding."

"The Imperial College." Wen Yuan shook her head. "The Imperial College has a bit of a strange employment prospect, but it is the face of the court after all, and the treatment is very good in every sense."

"What about you guys? You're going to Yingtian Artillery Academy, right?"

"I'm waiting for the Autumn Exercises." He looked at the elevator needle. "It's called the Autumn Exercises, but in fact, it's been delayed for a long time by many things. There's the aurora in the sky, and the monument to divine merit and saintly virtue has just been erected, and so on - most importantly, the emperor is not here now. The Autumn Exercises are essentially a military action formed by the emperor using hunting as a pretext for military exercises, including military exercises and parades. Now that the emperor is not here, the Autumn Exercises may not be held until winter, and we don't even know if he will be back during the New Year."

"Then what are you going to do? I remember that you have to get rewarded in the autumn drill before you can go to Yingtian Artillery Academy?"

"Ah, Yingtian Artillery College, a part of Yingtian Military Academy, also has the highest score line among all the branches. If I don't get the results from the autumn drill, how can I take the exam? I'm not the kind of person who is good at taking exams."

"I remember there are the six arts of a gentleman, and archery etiquette? Can it add extra points?"

"That was during the imperial examinations. Being able to shoot could give you extra points. It was one of the six arts of a gentleman. The college entrance examination is a purely academic test. It's not impossible to use archery to get extra points, but you have to win a prize in a national competition to do so."

"Isn't your shooting skill very good?"

"That's two different things! It's true that I'm a very good shooter among military school students. But in competitive sports, those professional shooters are much better shooters than me. Our school has equipment, and I tried to shoot - the target was invisible! There was a space the size of a fingernail from dozens of meters away, and there was no bullet to hit that space. The most important thing is to shoot quickly, not slowly. I couldn't hit it at all."

"and you."

"It's over, it's over." Wen Yuan looked up at the sky. "The more I think about it, the more panicked I get. But at least I have to rely on the Imperial College for a backup."

"What do you mean by Imperial College guarantee? It sounds like you look down on the school I want to attend."

"Because it is true! The subjects in the Imperial College are completely out of touch with the outside world, and they are useless except for being an official. But the Imperial College does not participate in factional struggles, and there is no support from seniors at all. It is completely useless except for fame. If I take the Imperial College exam as a Jinyiwei, my future will be ruined." "Well," Shangluo touched his chin, "I'll see if I can help you think of something. Is there any way I can help you?"

"Yes. You start the third great war to cleanse the world, kill the barbarians and pile their heads into a Jingguan, then I will cut off the barbarians' ears in exchange for a title, and then I will protect myself and get admission to a top university. How do you think?"

"Ah, this. Let's talk about it later. Let's talk about it later."

"Is this still negotiable?" Wen Yuan was stunned for a moment, "You're not really planning to start it?"

"Someone actually dared to steal in front of us this time. Who knows what he will do next. The emperor went on vacation. Before he left, he threw the two capitals and thirteen provinces on my shoulders. My mission is to protect the Red Country of China. If necessary, it is not impossible to launch a large-scale foreign war."

【Oh!!! Fight! Fight! I want to see a river of blood!】

"Why do I suddenly feel murderous intent?" Wen Yuan shuddered. "Anyway, it would be great if the emperor could come back as soon as possible, so that I can get back on track as soon as possible. If the emperor never comes back, I really have to think of other ways. In these peaceful times, where can I find military merit?"

"How much military merit do you want?"

"First-class merit is almost enough."

"Didn't you get first-class merit before?"

"Ah," Wen Yuan shook her head and said, "It was actually not worth it to go on missions with you before. Because you were always on business for Rome, and then Rome gave you rewards, and all the rewards were taken by you alone."

"Ahh, is this so?"

[That's true. Because Rome only hired you, and the others were your helpers. So the reward Victoria gave was only for you. If you want to say what you got, it's probably the delicious ice cream you ate in Alexandria.]

"Oh, this." Shangluo pondered for a moment, and it seemed to be the case. Although he made great progress every time he went out on field work, it seemed that he was the only one who made progress.

[With cute girls. Yeah.] Apollonia replied, [Only cute girls can get big gains when they go on business trips with you. Wen Yuan, let’s not talk about it. Your little follower Han didn’t get anything except a poisonous date.]

"Hmm" Shangluo thought about it.

He patted Wen Yuan's shoulder and said, "Wait a moment, I'll think of a way."

"No." Wen Yuan shook her head and said, "I don't want you to open a convenient door for me. I also have a heart for Taoism. If I let you open a back door, my heart for Taoism will be broken."

"That's not what I meant. I know you have principles. What I meant is, how about I give you a chance to make some meritorious service?"

"That's fine." Wen Yuan smiled, "Assign me a task, the harder the better, the harder the better. If I can get great merit, maybe I can come back and become a thousand households, which is half a level lower than old man Lu. Who knows~~"

(End of this chapter)