Cannon Fodder [Quick Transmigration]

The Lu Ming Banquet began, and the magistrate and the examiner said some comforting words to the students before letting them sit down.

After sitting down, the prefect sat at the head and suggested that everyone play games, and soon some students suggested playing poetry solitaire.

When the examiner heard this, he was very satisfied with the game, so he nodded in agreement. He was just trying to see if Wu Bai and Xiao Zimo were really bad at poetry.

The first line of the poem was naturally started by Yun Zhijing. He picked up the jug on the table and poured wine into his glass, and then opened his mouth to say a poem.

After everyone listened, they clapped their hands and applauded. Yun Zhijing smiled brightly, picked up the wine glass in his hand, and drank it down in one gulp.

Township Examination No. 2 Thinking for a moment, using the last word of Yun Zhijing's poem as the first word, and quickly made a poem.

Then it was the third Xiao Zimo's turn. He also didn't think for long, and opened his mouth to read a seven-character quatrain.

When he was composing the poem, the examiner kept staring at him, and when he finished reading, the examiner nodded slightly.

That No.4 happened to see the examiner nodding, and couldn't help feeling awe-inspiring, and quickly read out his poem, looking at the examiner expectantly, hoping that the other party would also nod to him, but the examiner had already looked at the next person , he had no choice but to withdraw his gaze silently.

Finally it was Wu Bai's turn to write a poem. The examiner's eyes lit up slightly, looking forward to the other party's excellent work. As a result, Wu Bai's poems were only quite satisfactory, and a look of disappointment flashed in his eyes.

This happened to be seen by Wu Mingxuan. He knew that Wu Bai hadn't caught the examiner's eye, and he was very happy.

Xiao Zimo, who was at the front, naturally did not miss the examiner's expression. He looked at Wu Bai worriedly, and Wu Bai gave him a calm look.

After the Luming Banquet, Xiao Zimo was about to step out of the gate of the mansion, but was stopped by a servant who handed him a post and turned to leave.

On the carriage, Xiao Zimo showed the post to Wu Bai.

Wu Bai opened it and found that the name of the chief examiner was written on the post.

"Brother Bai, what do you mean Master Cheng?" Xiao Zimo asked doubtfully.

"Maybe he likes Zimo's knowledge and wants to take you under his wing. This post says that you will come back to the government office in three days. These three days should be the time he gave you to think about it." Wu Bai guessed.

"If it's because of my knowledge, but Yun Zhijing is more talented than Xie Yuan, I always find it strange that he values ​​me over Xie Yuan." Xiao Zimo hesitated.

Wu Bai carefully recalled the memory of his original body, and finally remembered that Lord Cheng was the father-in-law of the third prince. Later, the third prince failed to force the palace, and this Lord Cheng also went to prison.

Immediately, he said to Xiao Zimo: "Mr. Cheng is the father-in-law of the third prince. The prince has been established now, but Mr. Cheng is still trying to win you over. Obviously the third prince has ideas about the throne. These royal party disputes, we It's better not to get involved."

Xiao Zimo nodded and said, "Thank you, Brother Bai, for reminding me that I will try to politely reject Mr. Cheng for the sake of the Brotherhood."

Three days later, Xiao Zimo went to the government office again, holding Master Cheng's name card, and he entered the government office smoothly. When he saw Master Cheng, he tactfully refused Master Cheng's solicitation, but he still angered Master Cheng and drove him out. Fuya.

When Xiao Zimo returned to the courtyard, he saw many students packing their luggage. Only then did he know that Master Huang had told them to pack their luggage and they would leave for Fucheng tomorrow morning.

He returned to his room and was about to pack his luggage. Wu Bai walked in and said to him: "I was about to tell you to pack your luggage. It seems that you already know."

"Well, a classmate told me when I came back just now." Xiao Zimo replied with a smile.

"Our luggage has been packed, let's pack it for you now." Wu Bai said.

Xiao Zimo waved his hand and said, "No, I don't have much luggage, brother Bai should take a rest."

"Okay then, pack it up and remember to call us to help you take it to the carriage together."

"Okay." Xiao Zimo nodded.

The next day, all the people set foot on the way back in a carriage under the leadership of the two masters.

Five days later, they returned to Kaizhou Prefecture. Before entering the city, they saw many people holding red banners and standing outside the city to welcome them.

Wu Chengzhou walked out from the crowd, looked at their carriage with a smile.

Seeing that the magistrate greeted them in person, everyone dared not hide in the carriage, and got out of the carriage one after another to meet Wu Chengzhou.

Wu Bai and Xiao Zimo also followed. Wu Cheng Zhou saw Wu Bai, and his eyes flashed with joy, because he had already learned that Wu Bai was admitted to Juren, and his ranking was in the top ten, which added to his face. less light.

"Father." "My lord."

Wu Bai and Xiao Zimo saluted him together.

"Okay, my father already knows your grades this time, and my father is right about you, and your classmate Mr. Xiao is really extraordinary, hahaha..." Wu Chengzhou Lang laughed.

Then Master Huang came over to talk to Wu Chengzhou, and everyone exchanged pleasantries and went into the city together.

Wu Chengzhou said: "I have prepared a banquet in the government office to congratulate you, and I hope you don't refuse."

"My lord, please, I dare not refuse." All the students replied.

So a group of people came to the government office, passed through the front hall, and came to the back hall. Sure enough, the banquet had been set up, and everyone found their seats and sat down.

Wu Bai was naturally at the same table as Wu Chengzhou and Master Huang. Xiao Zimo originally planned to go to another table, but Wu Chengzhou left him behind, so he was asked to sit next to Wu Bai, and Wu Mingxuan was on the other side.

After drinking and eating, Wu Bai and his brothers were left behind by Wu Chengzhou, while Xiao Zimo went to West Lane in a carriage. Some of the other students followed the master back to the academy, and some chose to go home.

Wu's gate

Nan Yiyun and Ying Churou looked outside, looking forward to it, and finally waited for Wu Bai's carriage to arrive.

The carriage stopped not far from the mansion, and as soon as Wu Bai and the others got off the carriage, Nan Yiyun and Ying Churou ran towards them.

Ying Churou looked at Wu Mingxuan and said, "Son, you look a lot thinner, you must have suffered a lot outside."

Wu Mingxuan shook his head and said, "Auntie, I have lived up to your expectations and was admitted to Juren." As he spoke, he handed his Juren badge to Ying Churou to see.

Seeing this, Nan Yiyun asked Wu Bai: "Bai'er, where is your signboard for raising people, show it to my mother."

Wu Bai pointed to the carriage behind him, and said, "It's in the baggage on the carriage."

"How can you put it in the burden." She complained.

Wu Chengzhou interjected: "Okay, what does it look like to stand in front of the mansion and talk all the time, if you have something to say, go in and say it."

So everyone entered the mansion and came to the hall.

"Both Baier and Mingxuan passed the Juren examination this time, what do you want?" Wu Chengzhou planned to fulfill his previous promise.

Ying Churou hurriedly winked at Wu Mingxuan, and Wu Mingxuan received the hint and said, "Father, my son wants a Zhuangzi."

Hearing this, Wu Chengzhou frowned. He didn't expect the eldest son to choose such a vulgar thing, but he promised his two sons that he would satisfy their one request if they passed the examination. Now that the eldest son wants Zhuangzi, he can't go back on his word, so he just nodded. promise.

Seeing him nodding, Ying Churou and her son looked at each other with joy in their eyes.

Ignoring Nan Yiyun's wink, Wu Bai resolutely said, "Father, I don't have anything to ask for right now. I plan to continue my studies at Bailu Academy, and after three years I will go to the capital to take part in the examination, so I am more confident."

Wu Cheng and Zhou Silin said for a moment: "Yes, this matter is up to you."

But Wu Mingxuan stood up, cupped his hands and said, "Father, my son plans to go to Beijing this year and directly participate in the examination in March next year."

"Are you sure?" Wu Chengzhou asked, he knew that his eldest son was not ranked high this time, so he asked this question.

"My boy is half sure, but I still plan to give it a try. Even if I don't get selected, with this experience, I will definitely be able to get selected next time." Wu Mingxuan expressed his thoughts.

"Since you two brothers have your own ideas, then I will not interfere with you as a father, and let you make your own choices." Wu Chengzhou agreed.

"Thank you father."

The dinner was particularly sumptuous. In order to appear lively, several aunts in Wu Chengzhou's backyard brought their children to the table.

Now that Nan Yiyun is in charge of the family, Wu Bai is the only son of the eldest son, and he has been admitted to Juren, which is quite valued by Wu Chengzhou. Lively, Wu Chengzhou looked very satisfied.

After dinner, Wu Bai returned to his yard, and Nan Yiyun followed.

She asked, "Why didn't you ask your father for something just now?"

"Mother is dissatisfied with my decision?" Wu Bai asked back.

"Of course." Nan Yiyun nodded.

"Then let's go to father's yard now and have a good talk with him." Wu Bai suggested.

Listening to Wu Bai's words, Nan Yiyun's eyebrows twitched, she always felt that there was something in Wu Bai's words, she carefully observed Wu Bai's expression, and asked with some doubts: "What are you going to say to him?"

"What else can I say, of course I confess everything to my father."

"You're crazy! Now that you've managed to become a Juren, would you be willing to give up the benefits of this status?" Nan Yiyun looked at Wu Bai suspiciously.

Wu Bai asked rhetorically, "Isn't my mother already aware of whether I would like to give up these benefits? Otherwise, what are you doing in my yard right now? You just want me to accept those benefits."

"You!" Nan Yiyun said discouragedly: "Forget it, if you don't want it, then you don't want it, whatever you want." After finishing speaking, she flung her sleeves and left.

Seeing Nan Yiyun leave, Yan Shu walked over and asked cautiously, "Young Master, is this a gift for Madam and Master?"

Wu Bai waved his hand helplessly and said, "Give it to them, you can't throw it away."

"Yes, son."

On the other side, Wu Chengzhou returned to his study room. After thinking about it, he took out a gold-plated post from the hidden compartment, and walked slowly to Wu Mingxuan's yard.

Wu Mingxuan asked in surprise, "What's the matter with father coming here?"

"This is for you." Wu Chengzhou handed him the post.

"What is this?" Wu Mingxuan asked.

"This is a recommendation post from the Imperial College. Any student can enter the Imperial College with this post." Wu Chengzhou explained.

Hearing this, a flash of light flashed in Wu Mingxuan's eyes, he restrained his excitement and asked, "Did father also prepare this post for younger brother?"

Wu Chengzhou shook his head and said, "No, I only have this post for my father."

Wu Mingxuan pretended to be modest and declined: "I can't have the baby, father should give this post to the younger brother."

"No, I'm going to watch your little brother's ranking in the township examination this time. His knowledge has improved rapidly. After three years of polishing, he will definitely have his name on the list. On the contrary, you are more worrying for my father. This time you go to the capital directly Participating in the general examination is always a bit aggressive. If you fail the ranking, you just take this post and enter the Imperial College. After three years, you will participate in the general examination with your brother. At that time, my Wu family will be a double Jinshi. It will definitely be a good story to spread. "Wu Chengzhou said eloquently.

Hearing that his father didn't give him the post because he valued him, Wu Mingxuan felt mixed feelings for a moment.

But he couldn't let him hand over this post, so he could only look at Wu Chengzhou gratefully, and said, "The boy will live up to his father's high expectations!"

Wu Chengzhou was very satisfied with his words, nodded and said: "Well, you should also go to bed earlier. Now that the weather is getting colder and the air is getting colder, I will ask your mother to pack your luggage for you tomorrow. You should go to Beijing early, so that you will not be blocked by heavy snow. It's hard to move."

"Yes, I understand." Wu Mingxuan nodded.

After telling the eldest son, Wu Chengzhou returned to his yard, and heard the housekeeper tell him that the younger son brought him a gift from the provincial capital. For a moment, Wu Chengzhou felt a strong sense of guilt towards Wu Bai.

He thought for a while, and said to the butler, "Take the piece of cloth that is warm in winter and cool in summer in my private storehouse to Jingzhe Yuan, and make winter clothes for Bai'er."

"Yes, sir." The housekeeper withdrew as he said.

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