After the cannon fodder fell into my arms

nine,

Because Tongzhou is close to the capital, the living conditions of the people are relatively good. Although the writing style is not as prosperous as that in the south of the Yangtze River, but in the small Wuqing County, there are about [-] people who participated in the county examination this time.

Everyone was divided into ten teams, carrying the test basket, after the paperwork in front of the roll call, followed the prompts of the sign lights, entered the venue gradually, and accepted the inspection.

Gu Siyuan was in the middle of a line, and after waiting for an unknown amount of time, when the sky was already bright, he finally heard his name.

He calmly went forward with his test basket, because the county test only lasted one day, so there were only two pancakes in his test basket besides writing and research papers.

The inspector first took the roster and verified his name, place of origin, appearance and so on.

Then, he put aside the pen and ink in the test basket, picked up two pancakes and broke them into pieces to check whether there was any entrainment.

After reading it, let him enter the small room next to him, take off all his clothes and check them one by one.

In such scrutiny, dignity what that does not exist.

Therefore, Gu Siyuan was also very curious about how the female disguised as a male to participate in the imperial examination in the novel passed the entrance inspection.

Finally, everything was checked correctly, and Gu Siyuan finally walked into the gate of the examination room.

Behind the gate is a short transitional courtyard, and through the courtyard is the middle hall. In the hall are the county magistrate and a few scholarly students who guaranty the candidates.

At this time, Gu Siyuan had to sing loudly, "Gu Yang, a student from xxx village, will be guarantor by the janitor xxx", and then the janitor who was Gu Siyuan's security would stand beside the county magistrate and respond loudly to confirm.

... The shame level is off the charts, like facing a folk song.

After that, he finally managed to get a blank answer sheet from the county magistrate, with the number 'one hundred eighty-two' written in the corner of the sheet, which was his seat number.

When all five county examinations are completed in the future, when the ranking is posted and the case is posted, the candidate's name will not be written on the case list, but the seat number will be written.

Gu Siyuan found his seat smoothly. After sitting down, he ignored other things and rubbed his hands and limbs vigorously to regain consciousness.

Tongzhou is located in the north, and it was still freezing in mid-February. However, in order to prevent candidates from being entrained, the county government stipulated that everyone was not allowed to wear jackets and cotton-padded clothes.

Even Gu Siyuan's body, which has been exercising for a long time since last year, is quite unbearable at this time.

Later, I listened to several voices of protection, and there were no accidents, which also showed that the candidates this time were very honest, and no one impersonated or cheated.

Suddenly, the gong rang three times, the gate of the county school closed with a "creak", and the examination officially began.

The yamen servant came in holding a wooden board and began to walk around the room.

All the students in the examination room looked up in unison. What was pasted on the wooden board was the content of the first test.

It is still the usual practice, try two of a certain five scriptures, and then make a test poem.

In order to allow most people to pass the first test and have the opportunity to participate in the subsequent government test, the questions are always the easiest, and the number of admissions is relatively generous.

Gu Siyuan pondered for a moment, then spread out the blank answer sheet he had just received, and began to write.

The title of the two five scriptures is very simple.

Gu Siyuan only needs to find the answers to these two questions in the original text of the Five Classics that he has memorized so well, and then fill in the answer sheet in the red line format according to the format of the eight-legged essay and in the tone of the sage.

His writing speed has always been fast, and this test question has been turned over in his mind several times. Before noon, he had finished answering the two five scriptures.

Gu Siyuan tidied it up and put it aside, so as not to accidentally dirty the answer sheet later.

At this moment, a gong sounded in front of the examination room. It turned out that the county's parents and officials were sympathetic to Tianhan and gave each examinee a bowl of hot soup. Those who needed it could raise their hands to signal.

Gu Siyuan immediately raised his hand, even if he didn't drink it, he just held the hot soup to warm his hands.

However, this soup is really not bad. It is radish and tofu soup with a lot of ingredients.

Gu Siyuan immediately took out the broken pancakes from the test basket and put them in, like steamed buns, a bowl of hot soup made him feel better physically and mentally.

Almost everyone in the examination room asked for a bowl, and some people followed his example and ate hot soup soaked in pancakes or steamed buns.

Take a short break at noon.

In the afternoon, Gu Siyuan finished writing the last test post poem, and the first round of the county test was basically over for him.

At dusk, the sky tended to turn dark, and there was another gong sound above, and the examinees began to hand in their papers.

The content of the first round is not too difficult, and the amount of questions is also small, basically everyone has completed it.

After all the answer sheets were collected, the door of the examination room suddenly opened.

All candidates are released in a row according to the seat number, which is called "discharging".

Gu Siyuan's seat number was at the back, and when he walked out, the entrance of the examination room was already crowded with people and carriages.

However, he was tall, imposing, and his upright figure stood out among a group of shivering frail scholars.

"Husband..."

Outside the crowd, Xie Changyue's voice came indistinctly.

Gu Siyuan pushed aside the crowd, and walked towards his own ox cart.

The cow was bought at the end of last year, and the car was built by Gu Er under Gu Siyuan's guidance. It was convenient for him to send some gadgets at home to the county town for sale, and he also took Gu Siyuan back from the academy every evening.

At this time of winter, Gu Er made a simple curtain for the bullock cart. Although it can't keep warm, it can also simply block the wind.

This morning, it was Gu Er and Xie Changyue who accompanied Gu Siyuan to the county seat.

As soon as Gu Siyuan walked to the bullock cart, a cup of warm ginger soup was stuffed into his hand. Xie Changyue said anxiously, "Husband, take a quick sip."

As he spoke, he took out a huge cotton coat from the car and put it on his back.

Gu Siyuan wrapped up his cotton-padded clothes tightly, climbed into the bullock cart and sat down, and drank several cups of hot soup in a row before he was in the mood to speak: "Go home, I have to go back to the kang to roast, so that I can recover."

Sitting on the shaft of the car, Gu Er smiled when he heard the words: "It's really hard to study. In this cold weather, people only wear two clothes, and their mouths are crooked from the cold."

At this moment, a man who looked like a servant came to his ox cart, and he opened his mouth and said, "Uncle Gu!"

Gu Siyuan stretched his head to see that it was the person next to Wang Xu.

He asked, "How is Ah Xu?"

The boy smiled and said, "Young Master is fine, let me see if Uncle Gu is all right?"

Gu Siyuan nodded: "I'm fine too, just let him rest assured."

The young man responded, and continued: "The young master asked the young one to remind me that the first ranking will be announced in about two days, and the second county test will be in about three days. Don't miss the time, Mr. Gu."

"will not."

Gu Siyuan thanked him for his kindness, and poured him another bowl of ginger soup for him to drink. The servant had been waiting outside the examination room, and was quite cold. After drinking the ginger soup in one gulp, he happily ran away.

After the boy left, Gu Er drove the ox cart and left.

Xie Changyue stretched out her hands that were warm from rubbing, and covered Gu Siyuan's face, trying to give him some warmth.

Gu Siyuan simply hugged him and sat in his arms, using it as a stove.

After bouncing on the bullock cart for about three quarters of an hour, he entered the house.

Mu Xia and the others were tacit, they didn't ask him how he did in the exam, they just let him go to the kang to rest quickly, even Xie Changyue brought him dinner on the kang.

Gu Siyuan couldn't help laughing. When he was taking the college entrance examination in his life, he saw many candidates who were taken care of so well outside the exam room. It's just that his parents died since he was a child, so he couldn't enjoy that treatment. He didn't expect that now in this world, he would have the opportunity Go through it.

After dinner, Gu Siyuan hugged the little husband in his arms as usual, and fell asleep on the warm kang.

When I woke up the next day, I was back to my usual stern and energetic appearance.

There are five county exams in total, one day for each exam, and yesterday was just the first one.

After a test, the answer sheet will be corrected immediately, and the ranking will be posted about two or three days later. Only those who pass the first test can continue to the second test, and the same is true for the third and fourth tests.

Therefore, the further you go, the fewer the number of candidates.

Among them, the first test is the most critical, also known as the main test. Those who pass the first test are allowed to take the government test.

Whether to continue the exam in the next four rounds depends entirely on the examinee's personal will, but generally students who have confidence in their talents and study will continue to do so in order to get a good ranking.

Gu Siyuan wanted to get the county's first case, and after that, he wanted to get the small three yuan, so naturally he participated in the whole game.

So, after a short rest at home for a few days, I set foot on the familiar examination room again.

Except for the 3-day interval between the first and second exams, there are only 2 days between each subsequent exam.

After the rankings of the first four exams were announced, Gu Siyuan's seat number 'One Hundred Eighty Two' was in the innermost circle four times without any accident, that is, the first position. Those who are interested have already vaguely guessed This seat number is likely to be the county's top case this time.

By the time Gu Siyuan finished all five county examinations, it was already March.

The world is no longer desolate, cold and rainy, gloomy and gloomy, but full of spring and green grass.

In the Wuqing county government, the county magistrate and Xuezheng are collecting and unpacking all the test papers of the candidates who passed the first round, so as to determine the final case. Among them, the first case is the first case in the county test , the county chief can directly skip the government examination and take the hospital examination.

County magistrate Du looked at the five or six answer sheets and candidates' materials specially sorted out by Master Lu, and said coldly, "Are these the most outstanding people this year?"

Master Lu quickly replied: "The five county exams are all outstanding, and they have a good reputation in the academy and in the countryside."

County Magistrate Du nodded, then looked at Xuezheng sitting across from him: "I wonder if Brother Qin has a final conclusion?"

Qin Xuezheng stroked his beard and nodded: "In the past few times, the old man took a lot of thought, but this time, there is one person who is exceptionally outstanding, and the old man is willing to protect him."

On the serious face of County Magistrate Du, there was a hint of a smile: "Oh... Let me guess, is it the number [-]?"

Qin Xuezheng also laughed: "Your Excellency has already reached a conclusion, so we can start ranking the case."

Master Lu thought of the student status information of No. [-], his eyes lit up: "My lord, this son also has some connections with your lord."

"Hmm..." Hearing this, County Magistrate Du's face darkened: "Since that's the case, the ranking needs to be reconsidered."

At this time, officials are very particular about avoiding suspicion.

Master Lu's complexion changed drastically, and he hurriedly said: "My lord, I misunderstood, this person is the Gu family of Huangyang Village who made the 'filial son machine'."

"That's how it is." County Magistrate Du pondered, pointing at Master Lu: "You almost ruined something important."

Qin Xuezheng smiled: "It's a long time coming. This kid is already exceptionally talented, and he is such a filial person. He deserves to be the first in this county's trial case."

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At this time, in Huangyang Village, the bright spring scenery for several consecutive days finally made Xie Changyue unable to hold back the desire to go out and have fun.

Gu Siyuan stood in front of the desk under the window, continuing to practice calligraphy and discuss daily.

Just finished writing an article, put down the brush, and put the familiar warmth and softness behind it.

The corners of his lips curled up slightly, he hugged him sideways and sat down on his lap, touching Xie Changyue's round cheeks: "What are you doing?"

Xie Changyue hugged her husband's neck, and started acting coquettishly: "It's been a long time since I wrote this, should I go for a walk?"

Gu Siyuan looked at him: "What do you want to play?"

Xie Changyue's eyes lit up: "How about going to release paper kites, I think the wind is very good today."

Gu Siyuan gently pinched his small and delicate nose: "I've thought about it a long time ago, right?"

Xie Changyue moaned and kissed him on the cheek.

The kite was bought from the county seat a few days ago at the end of the last county test.

After arriving home, Xie Changyue disliked the simple pattern of the paper kite, and drew many exquisite patterns on it with her own pen.

The spring is just right, and the dam outside the village is covered with green grass. Many children are lying on the ground digging bugs, while playing in piles.

Near the river, there is also a big ox drinking water leisurely.

Xie Changyue looked at the verdant grass, and flew straight into it like a bird throwing itself into the forest.

When Gu Siyuan and Xie Changyue came over, they immediately attracted everyone's attention.

It was mainly because of the paper kite that Xie Changyue was carrying, which made these children a little greedy.

Gu Siyuan was not very interested in releasing paper kites, so he said to the group of children, "Go and help Brother Changyue together."

This group of children was a little scared of Gu Siyuan's cold face at first, but after watching it for a while, they finally couldn't hold back, and moved closer to Xie Changyue's side.

Gu Siyuan sat on a small slope beside him, watching Xie Changyue and a few children running after the kite, a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

A group of people were full of energy and played all morning. They didn't leave home until the mother with a child came to find them.

Xie Changyue was also very loyal, saying that whenever they wanted to play, they would go to Gu's house to find him, and immediately got a burst of calls from the children, who surrounded Xie Changyue yelling "brother long" and "brother short".

Before the child's mother left, she said with a smile: "Changyue likes children so much, and you two have been married for almost a year, so you should give birth to one yourself."

Xie Changyue's face was slightly restrained. It's not easy for brothers to conceive. He knows that there are many brothers who will never be able to have children of their own.

Gu Siyuan looked at his face: "What are you thinking?"

Xie Changyue murmured: "My child."

Gu Siyuan frowned, and said coldly: "The matter of descendants depends entirely on fate, there is no need to force it."

Xie Changyue looked at him: "Don't you mind?"

Gu Siyuan shook his head: "Why do you mind? Maybe it's my problem at all. It's because I can't have children, and it has nothing to do with you."

Xie Changyue frowned, and quickly covered his mouth: "Don't talk nonsense."

Gu Siyuan smiled lightly: "Do you want a child? If I have a child, I may not like you the most, and I will not be the first to think of you when I have something good. Every day I hug you in my arms. The child..."

Xie Changyue's complexion changed, and her eyes were full of disappointment.

As long as he thought that someone would take his place in Gu Siyuan's heart, no matter who it was, he couldn't accept it.

He looked at his husband, and said coquettishly: "Then... I don't want to think about it for now."

"Yes, you are still young, so you don't have to think about children too early." Gu Siyuan patted his head: "Okay, let's go home."

Xie Changyue nodded: "Yes."

"Hmph, there are three ways to be unfilial, and the greatest thing is to have no offspring. You guys don't want to have children, you are really sons of men in vain!"

At this time, a young voice came over.

Gu Siyuan and Xie Changyue looked up, and there were Xie Dong and Xie Qiu standing not far away, and the one talking was naturally Xie Dong, a little idiot, it seemed that he didn't scold him well last time.

Gu Siyuan glanced at him, and asked casually: "You seem to have participated in the county examination, where can you rank, you don't want to shout 'Xie Dong is the world's number one idiot' a hundred times at the entrance of the village, right?"

Xie Dong's complexion changed drastically: "What nonsense are you talking about, and I didn't promise you, besides, do you think you can do well in the exam?"

Gu Siyuan sneered: "Since you think I can't do it, why don't we restart the betting appointment?"

"Hmph... who cares about you!"

Xie Dong met his stern gaze and face, finished cursing with a guilty conscience, and hurried away cursing.

Xie Qiu gave the two of them a complicated look, and quickly followed.

Early this morning, the day when the county test released the rankings, Mu Xia got up early and made meals.

After dinner and everything was packed, Gu Er set up the ox cart and was about to go out. Mu Xia stood at the door to see them off.

Gu Siyuan looked at Mu Xia, and said in a low voice, "Dad, aren't you going to the county together? The family is fine now."

Mu Xia froze for a moment, a smile appeared on her lips, and then she nodded fiercely.

Because Mu Xia is dumb, she rarely goes to the county town on weekdays.

This time I accompanied my son to watch the announcement, which has a very different meaning.

Li Xiangtao was sitting at the door with a bowl in his hand, seeing this, he couldn't help but mocked, "I don't know, and I'm the first one in the case, just to see the ranking, the whole family needs to run to show off."

This time there was no need for Gu Siyuan and Xie Changyue to come out, Mu Xia was the first to give her a hard look.

When the family of four arrived in the county seat, the usually wide streets were crowded with people inside and out.

And when I got to Shushi Street, I couldn't even move.

Gu Er dragged Mu Xia through the crowd: "Fortunately, I heard Yang'er's advice, and I left the ox cart outside the city, otherwise I'm afraid I won't be able to move it."

Mu Xia nodded, Yang'er is smart.

Xie Changyue was more straightforward: "My husband is smart."

"..." Gu Siyuan.

Although it has been almost a year since I came to this world, this kind of experience that the whole family is my brainless fan is still very novel.

At this moment, a familiar call was heard from above: "Brother Gu, here."

Gu Siyuan looked over and saw Wang Xu lying on the window of the teahouse on the left, waving to himself, he nodded immediately.

Then he said to Gu Er and Mu Xia: "That's my classmate, father, father, let's go to the restaurant."

Gu Er has some impressions of Wang Xu. When he went to the academy to pick up his son in winter, this young man always followed his son.

The four of them slowly squeezed against the crowd towards the entrance of the teahouse. Usually it only takes a blink of an eye, but it will take a long time before they are relieved.

When Xiao Er led them to the box, four cups of tea had already been poured on the table in front of Wang Xu: "Everyone, take a sip, there are so many people..."

Halfway through speaking, Wang Xu stared at Xie Changyue: "Why are you?"

Xie Changyue also recognized the person in front of her: "You...are you the one from the Wang family?"

Gu Siyuan is not surprised by this, Xie Changyue has stayed in the capital for 16 years, so he will naturally know many people of the same age.

He only pulled Xie Changyue to sit down with father and father: "Speak slowly."

Wang Xu waved his hand: "What about this and that, the Wang Family Sixteenth Young Master."

Xie Changyue rolled her eyes, moved closer to Gu Siyuan, and said in a small voice, "Husband, you don't know, when this guy was in the capital, he would fight with people and cause trouble all day long."

Gu Siyuan glanced at Wang Xu, obviously surprised by this.

Wang Xu let out a "bah": "That's why some people insist on talking cheap, can you blame me?"

After finishing speaking, he looked at Gu Siyuan again: "Brother Gu, so you married this guy. I said who in the countryside can catch your eye, but then you will have a miserable future. This little brother is very difficult to deal with."

Xie Changyue glared at him angrily, then hugged her husband's arms a little tighter.

Gu Siyuan pinched his cheek to comfort him.

It was the first time for Gu Er and Mu Xia to go to a teahouse, and they were both a little curious, and kept looking out of the window.

Wang Xu decided that this teahouse is also very special, it is directly opposite to the posting list.

When the auspicious time came, and the yamen servants removed the red silk from the list, Gu Siyuan, who had good eyesight, didn't need to go downstairs, and could see everything clearly by standing directly by the window.

Just as he was thinking about it, several consecutive gongs sounded outside the window.

After the sound of the gong, there was another burst of firecrackers.

Gu Siyuan and the others got up one after another and walked to the window.

Wang Xu asked, "Brother Gu, what's your seat number?"

Gu Siyuan replied: "One hundred and eighty-two."

Wang Xu nodded, and told the boy next to him to run downstairs and talk to another boy who was already waiting in front of the list.

At this moment, the sound of firecrackers had stopped, and the yamen servants below grabbed a corner of the red silk cloth, pulled it down hard, and shouted at the same time: "The 31st year of Qingjia in the Great Zhou Dynasty, Wuqing County tried to release the list!"

The voice fell, and the crowd boiled.

However, the team of yamen servants who guarded the list is still there, no matter how noisy it is, there is no one in the area in front of the list.

Xie Changyue excitedly grabbed Gu Siyuan's shoulder: "Husband, I don't know how long you are in line?"

Gu Siyuan nodded: "It's okay, I've seen it."

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