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"Hahaha, what brother Gu said is absolutely true!"

A small conflict did not affect the mood of the three of them, talking and laughing all the way, admiring the scenery of the lake and mountains.

On the other side, Niu Huayue and Fang Datong vomited for a while and finally regained their strength. Without saying a word, they rolled over and left the broken bridge as if fleeing.

I lost all my face, how dare I swim in the lake?

This battle made Gu Ming even more famous.

On the contrary, Niu Huayue became a laughing stock in the candidate circle, and quietly moved out of the inn the next day, not knowing where to settle.

In short, almost no one saw him again.

After the consigned books from Guobei County arrived, many scholars heard the news and came to buy them.

This time, Gu Ming distinguished according to the actual situation, ordinary scholars sold at normal prices, and charged a symbolic fee for those who were really in short supply.

In this way, he also won the favor of many scholars.

Seeing that the day of the exam was getting closer, a group of scholars began to reduce their gatherings, shutting themselves in their rooms to study hard.

Gu Ming is no exception.

After all, the township examination is held every three years, and there is no room for sloppyness.

If you miss it, you have to wait another three years.

The day of the exam finally came.

The weather is beautiful, there were two torrential rains before, the sky was clear and the weather was much cooler.

Thousands of candidates entered the Gongyuan in an orderly manner according to their own numbers, and entered the corresponding dormitories according to their own numbers.

All dormitories are independent, one room per person.

Under normal circumstances, the exam lasts for three days, and candidates are not allowed to leave the dormitory during these three days.

You have to stay inside for eating, sleeping, and lax.

The content of the assessment mainly includes the Four Books and Five Classics, poems, and policy questions. In short, the core content is Confucian classics.

For the scientific examination, the pen is of course important, but it does not mean that you can pass the examination if you can write a splendid badge.

To put it simply, what the imperial court values ​​most is the examinee's insights and understanding of current affairs.

Of course, it is the icing on the cake that similar insights are written in a more beautiful pen.

During this period of time, Gu Ming read a lot of chapters of this kind, and also referred to the ancient anthology rewarded by the system last time.

Although most of this collection of ancient anthologies is in the prose category, there are also many chapters on current affairs.

Therefore, Gu Ming can choose one or even more articles, choose its essence and famous sentences, and then combine the current affairs of the dynasty and the advantages of his own traveler to write another article.

Not to mention other assessment content, such as poetry and the like.

On the first day, the chief examiner will examine the scriptures, meanings and poetry.

Needless to say, Jingyi, Gu Ming has already made up his mind, and he can do it in one go.

As for the poems, after much deliberation, I finally wrote a poem about Wang Yue:

How about Mrs. Dai Zong, Qi Lu is still young

Good fortune Zhong Shenxiu, Yin and Yang divide the dawn

Zeng Yun was born with a chest swing, and he decided to return to the bird

I will be the top of the mountain, looking at the mountains

This is a famous poem written by Du Fu, who has the reputation of "poet sage", especially the line "will be the top of the mountain, and see all the small mountains at a glance", which is even more majestic, with a kind of arrogance and independence, overlooking the lofty ambition of the common people .

"what?"

Outside, an official in charge of the examination suddenly looked up in surprise.

Because a multicolored auspicious cloud suddenly appeared in the low sky, and wisps of brilliance could be faintly seen, covering the houses below.

"This"

After being stunned for a moment, the invigilator couldn't help but look strangely at the dormitory.

At this time, not far away, Zheng Rui, an examiner from the Hanlin Academy, also noticed the abnormality, and hurried over immediately.

"Master Zheng"

The invigilator hurried forward to salute.

"When did the colorful cloud of Wuli appear?"

"Like just now"

"It's a miracle, it's really a miracle! I have seen this kind of record in ancient books, and if there are colorful auspicious clouds in the examination room, there must be an unworldly genius appearing.

For a long time, I have only regarded it as a legend, but I did not expect to be lucky enough to witness it with my own eyes today. "

The invigilator was startled: "My lord, do you mean to say that the candidates in this dormitory are extraordinary talents?"

"It's said so, and I don't dare to make rash assertions. But anyway, Tianxian Ruixiang is a blessing for the dynasty, and I will definitely report this to the Emperor Ming.

Go, call Master Zhang and Master Wang over, and let them come and witness. "

"Yes!"

In the end, there was no need to call, after all, the colorful clouds were too eye-catching.

Not to mention the proctors in the Gongyuan, even many people outside the Gongyuan saw it, and they couldn't help but stop and watch, amazed.

Not only that, but some birds also flew over, flying up and down around the auspicious cloud, chirping endlessly.

There are also many birds that stop on the shed of the number house and sing tactfully.

"It's a miracle, it's a miracle!"

"This child is definitely not in the pool!"

"Where is this candidate from?"

Seeing the colorful auspicious clouds, several other examiners also came over one after another, looking up at the colorful auspicious clouds, amazed.

1 Ten chapters to rewrite the Legend of the White Snake!

"Returning to my lord, this son is Gu Ming, an examinee from Guobei County."

An invigilator went to take a look outside the dormitory, and then came back to report.

"Guobei County, Gu Ming, etc., could it be that Gu Xiucai that Mr. Shen mentioned?"

"The scholar who wrote The West Chamber?"

Zheng Rui nodded: "It should be him. Brother Shen once mentioned this son in front of me, and even gave me a book to read, which is the story of the West Chamber that Mr. Wang just mentioned."

"No wonder this kid refuses to go to the Imperial College to study, he has a well-thought-out plan."

"Master Zheng, this matter should be reported to the Emperor Ming. After all, it is a great miracle and a blessing that the sky is auspicious. If we don't report it, maybe the Emperor will blame us instead."

"Well, why don't several adults join hands to write a booklet."

"no problem!"

A group of people were discussing outside, but inside the house, Gu Ming had already put down his pen and stretched himself.

At this time, most of the candidates were still scratching their heads and pens, but he had already completed the content of the first day of the exam.

As for the auspicious clouds appearing in the sky, he didn't know at all.

"Master Zheng, do you want to see what this son wrote?"

"Forget it, this doesn't comply with the rules of the examination room. I believe that he will be able to find out his papers with the seal at that time, and it won't be too late for all the adults to come and appreciate it slowly."

"That's right, that's right, don't be in a hurry, let other candidates know that I'm waiting secretly and think it's unfair."

Before sunset, no matter whether the test papers are completed or not, someone has already entered the shed to collect the papers and seal them up.

According to the usual rules of scientific examinations, the relevant information of candidates must be sealed to prevent the chief examiner from cheating for personal gain.

Sometimes it is even necessary to re-transcribe the paper to prevent personal information from being leaked from the handwriting.

Silent all night.

The second session mainly examines the content of theory, imperial edict, imperial edict, table and so on.

These, Gu Ming has already done enough homework, still eloquently, completed the answer sheet in only half a day.

"Oh my god, Xiangyun has appeared again"

An invigilator nearby looked dumbfounded and muttered to himself.

Ever since, several examiners rushed over one after another, inevitably sighing again.

On the third day, the content of the test is to provide candidates with a realistic case, allowing candidates to respond in combination with current affairs, including their own opinions, how to solve it, and so on.

In other words, it is equivalent to solving the provided case from the perspective of an official.

This is also the most critical assessment content of the rural examination. To put it bluntly, it is to see whether candidates can apply what they have learned, not just limited to theory.

At noon, Zheng Rui and others walked out of the house where Gu Ming was located.

Because the colorful auspicious clouds that appeared at about this time in the past two days.

After waiting for a long time, Xiangyun did not appear.

"Huh? Is it possible that this kid is not performing properly?"

"It's also understandable. No matter how good Zhang is, if he doesn't understand current affairs, this answer sheet will be a bit difficult."

"Well, Master Wang is right."

This is indeed the case. Many well-known tyrants can write splendid chapters handed down from generation to generation, but they may not be able to pass the examinations or Jinshi.

After all, scientific examination is the most important way for the imperial court to select officials, and being able to make rules does not mean being able to be an official.

In the dormitory, Gu Ming sat cross-legged quietly without writing a single word.

It's not that he can't write it, but he knows in his heart that this is a crucial step, and he can't waste all his work, and must carefully consider it.

In the end, I chose two chapters from the ancient anthology as the basis, then synthesized the life philosophy of the past and present, and began to write in combination with the current political situation.

The title is: Chaowen.

The dynasty is not the dynasty of the dynasty, but the dynasty of the rising sun.

When the idea is mature, it is quick to write, and you're done in half an hour.

"My lords, colorful auspicious clouds have appeared again"

Outside, there was a fellow examiner who seemed to be more excited than the candidates, pointing to the dormitory in surprise.

"It did appear!"

"Great, this is the blessing of this dynasty, the blessing of this dynasty!"

Zheng Rui was so excited that he burst into tears, and saluted several times in the direction of the imperial city.

As soon as he took the lead, several other officials turned around one after another, bowing solemnly towards the sky in the direction of the imperial city.

Before I knew it, the sun was setting.

This also means that the rural examination is officially over.

Next, a group of candidates will have to live in Yuhang Mansion for about half a month, waiting for the day when the results will be announced.

For most candidates, this is a half month of doubling suffering.

It can be said that days are like years.

Of course, there are people who don’t care, such people can be roughly divided into three types:

One: I have a good mentality. If I fail this time, I will come again next time.

Two: I didn't have any hope at first, I just came here to join in the fun and try my luck. It's normal if I don't pass the exam, and it's not normal if I pass the exam.

Three: If you are full of self-confidence, if I don’t get one, who else can get it?

Gu Ming belongs to the fourth category.

Although he is determined to win and is quite confident, he is afraid of what happens in everything.