Be a master through ancient times

"Magistrate Yang, why are those students outside making noise? I sound like they are talking about injustice. What's going on?"

The chief examiner brought several other invigilators here. This matter is related to their reputation, so it is natural to ask clearly.

"My lords, it's like this. Fang Jinyang, a candidate from Yuanshan County, won the first place in the test, and the others feel a little puzzled." The master stood up and replied.

Several examiners breathed a sigh of relief. They had read Fang Jinyang's article, and the ranking was decided by them together. Naturally, there would be no problems.

"Then just post the test paper he took, and let those people see if he deserves the first place." The chief examiner made a final decision.

"Yes."

The government examination has always released the top three test papers to the public, but it has not yet transcribed seven copies, so Yuanshan County is not easy to publish.Now that the chief examiner has spoken, they will post the one from Yuanshan County first.

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"Students, calm down first. This is an important place in the county government, where the imperial court orders officials to work. I will allow you to make a lot of noise?" It was still the clerk who came out to post the paper.

"My lord, it's not that I'm going to yell at the public office. I really can't get rid of the depression in my heart. The county test government test is for talents, but now there is one person who has completely different results in these two tests. We are really stupid. Sir, please explain to me." A student stepped forward and cupped his hands.

"I'll clear up your doubts right away. What I have in hand is the test papers of the top three in this government test. Now I'm posting them together for you to take a look. Let's talk after reading."

The clerk pasted the test paper on the wall, and everyone gathered around to read it immediately.The Mo Yi and the three chapters and nine chapters of the pasted scriptures are all correct, and the five-character verses are neatly contrasted, expressing one's heart directly.The titles of the essays are even more eloquent, and they have something to say, which makes people overwhelmed.

If this kind of person can't get the top spot, then how can anyone else be qualified to be the top spot?

The booers fell silent, but the student who spoke was even more unconvinced.

"Fang Jinyang was the last one in the exam last time, but he barely got it. But this time he was able to write such a good article. Could it be that he became enlightened within a few days? Or is there some other reason? Of course, if he can get it in advance Even if you know the test questions, you can explain it well.”

As soon as this statement came out, the clerk knew that something was wrong. This person didn't know what was on his mind. He just said it was unfair. Now that he read the article, he started to implicate him in fraud. He was trying to stir up trouble!

The county magistrate finally couldn't sit still, and hurriedly led people out from inside.With a sweep of his dignified eyes, these people immediately fell silent.

"I heard that some people questioned the suspicion of cheating in this government examination. I really couldn't sit still, so I came out to have a look. Besides Fang Jinyang from Yuanshan County, are there other people you suspect? If so , and bring it up together now so that this official can know.”

The rankings of other people on the list fluctuated not too much, and some people from other counties were added in the middle.No one has changed as much as Fang Jinyang's ranking.

Seeing that no one spoke, the county magistrate said: "Take the county test paper and post it."

Soon, someone brought over the test paper sealed in red paper, and found Fang Jinyang's test paper in front of everyone.

As soon as it was posted, everyone was surprised, because Fang Jinyang's article was also very well written, and the reasoning should not be ranked last.A careful person pointed out that Fang Jinyang missed a question and did not copy it.

This will give them a reason.There are questions that have not been copied, which is clearly contempt for the examination room, why can such a person pass?

The county magistrate smiled coldly and asked, "Fang Jinyang in Yong'an Town is down there."

"The student is here." Fang Jinyang walked out of the crowd calmly, and respectfully saluted the county magistrate, "The student is Fang Jinyang from Yong'an Town."

The county magistrate nodded, but this man was calm, and he was indifferent to everyone's doubts.

"Please explain to everyone why you didn't do the nine-chapter question."

"Yes, students are ashamed. I have been weak since I was a child. Every year at this time, I would catch a cold due to the change of the weather. On the day of the county examination, the student actually had a fever. Because of the high fever, he was dizzy, so he missed a question. I did it on purpose, and I dare not despise the examination room, I hope everyone will forgive me."

"It's not bad that he insisted on finishing the exam despite being unwell." The county magistrate praised, "It's not that he despised the exam room, but that he was incompetent. I'm going to rule the world with benevolence. How can I not be lenient in the face of such hard-working candidates? What's more, his articles are indeed better than many people's."

"However, if students don't know how to do the questions in the future and lie about being unwell, can they all be excused? Wouldn't it be too emotional to do so?"

Chu Ci could see that this was probably a trickster, and his purpose should not be so simple.

"Who are you?" The county magistrate looked at the scholar who had been aggressive all the time and was the faint leader among the candidates.

"The student is Zhao Zhaoming from Qinghe Town." Zhao Zhaoming's voice was particularly loud when he introduced himself. It is estimated that everyone standing at the entrance of the alley should have heard his name.

If this matter is really done by him, then when others mention Zhao Zhaoming in the future, it is estimated that he is not afraid of power and has the courage to expose the dark.

The common people always spread the word about this kind of thing faster, and they also like this kind of person who dares to resist in their hearts.

However, at this time, Zhao Zhaoming was planning to step on the reputation of the county magistrate and Fang Jinyang to climb up, which I do not agree with.

The county magistrate was about to launch an attack, but Chu Ci stood up: "The old parents let me know, and the students also have something to say."

"Who are you, what do you want to say?" The county magistrate's eyes were not friendly, one Zhao Zhaoming had already given him a headache, and now another one will come out, what exactly is he trying to do?

"Student Changxi Village Chuci, met old parents."

Chu Ci?As long as there are scholars in Yuanshan County, there are very few people who don't know Chu Ci. I heard that he was wronged and caught in a fraud case last year. He should be very angry at the fraudsters.The students present thought so.

The county magistrate's expression softened. He was very impressed with Chu Ci, the author of Ci Hai's collection of essays. From the book office, he should be a person who is very knowledgeable about current affairs.

"No need to be too polite, just say what you want to say."

"Brothers, in fact, I think this matter is really unfair."

County magistrate Yang's expression suddenly became very ugly, while Zhao Zhaoming was a little disdainful. What's the use of talking now, everyone remembers him.

"It's not unfair to everyone, but unfair to Fang Jinyang."

Chuci looked at everyone's surprised expressions, and continued: "All of you have passed the county examination, and you should know the rules for selecting officials in the county examination. It is the duty of scholars to post scriptures, and this question is not A slight mistake is allowed, once a mistake is missed, there is no need to look at it later, just don’t take it.”

"The Nine Chapters questions were added after the Taizu ascended the throne. Before that, scholars only studied articles and did not know the Nine Chapters. Therefore, Taizu allowed two of the three. That is to say, if two of the three Nine Chapters questions are correct Acceptable. Yes or no?"

"Looking at this brother Fang's article again, both poems and essays are better than others, and the two questions in the nine chapters are all correct. It shouldn't be the last, but the old parents put him at the bottom. Everyone Have you ever wondered why this is?"

Everyone acted in deep thought, only the county magistrate smiled faintly, obviously knowing what he was about to say.

"The people who are ranked above him are not enough compared to him, but you have worked hard on the questions, and your old parents are kind, and they can't bear to put you below, so Fang Jinyang is the last. And the other party Jinyang For me, his poems and essays are very good, but in the end he is a bit regretful. The point is that the last point is also a warning, so that he will remember not to be negligent next time. The old parents love talents and cherish them, and they think about you in all aspects. Now you still want to gather crowds to shout and interfere with your work, I think this is also unfair to your benevolent heart!"

Zhao Zhaoming muttered his mouth twice, but found that he didn't know where to attack, so he could only give up in resentment.

Others shouted: "The old parents are benevolent, but we are the ones who are stupid. I hope the old parents will forgive me."

"How can you forgive me, we are a family. Teeth can touch lips, let alone you and me? We just talk about heart to heart today, I don't know anything else."

The county magistrate laughed loudly, and the others laughed too. The originally tense atmosphere suddenly became harmonious.

Zhao Zhaoming's face was gloomy, he gave Chu Ci a hard look, and then left.Today's matter failed, and he offended the county magistrate again. Fortunately, he has passed the county and government examinations, otherwise it would be bad.

Chu Ci, Zhang, and Fang also dispersed with the crowd. Fang Jinyang looked grateful, while Zhang Wenhai looked happy.

"Brother Chu, I thought you were going to speak for that person just now, and it scared me to death. You didn't see it, your words made Zhao Zhaoming's face so dark that it was about to drop ink, I laughed so hard."

"Yeah, thanks to Brother Chu's righteous words, otherwise I'm afraid I won't be able to argue today." Fang Jinyang smiled wryly. After the examination in the courtyard, he was going to find a temple to clean up for a while, so that he could get rid of his bad luck.

"By the way, I haven't congratulated you, Brother Fang, on becoming a student. If you also take the first place in the college examination, then you will be a junior." Chu Ci cupped his hands.

The first court exam of the government examination must be taken. Even if Fang Jinyang didn't go to the court exam, he would still be a standard scholar.He has come to the end of all hardships.

"Yeah, Jinyang, you are all right. I have to take another exam tomorrow to find out." Zhang Wenhai said.

"Tomorrow is the easiest one. If you take 32 for the test in your house, you should be able to pass the hospital test." Chu Ci patted him on the shoulder, as long as he doesn't try to die, he will be a scholar.

Back at the academy, it was the time when Mengtong Hall was about to end school.Chu Ci was going to wait outside the door, and happened to meet Butler Xu who came to deliver things at the door.

Ordinary people are not allowed to enter the Mengtong Hall, even if Steward Xu wants to use some tricks.Moreover, he didn't dare to go in, because he was afraid that the young master would cry and make trouble, so he would bring him back if he was soft-hearted.

"Chu Xiucai, you came just in time. These things are for you, in triplicate, you will remember to take them together later."

There were two large packages on the ground, which were full and heavy at first glance.

"Why does Steward Xu have to be so polite, you just need to prepare the ones for little friend Zhongli."

"Chu Xiucai was just joking. This time I troubled you to take care of my young master. It was the little old man who had the audacity to force it. Last time the scholar complained, but I didn't have time to deal with it, and it cost you money. What kind of care is this little care?" What about it?" Butler Xu said.

"It's all right, don't say Brother Kou helped me first, even if he never helped me, since little friend Zhongli and my nephew are classmates, they should help each other."

"Oh, let's talk about my young master. Chu Xiucai, I wrote a letter to the young master before. When I mentioned this, my young master was very angry and said that I did not behave properly. He wrote another letter and told you personally Sin." Xu Butler took out another letter from his arms with a smile.

Chu Ci: ... Are you addicted to writing?

"My young master also said that I didn't get a response to your letter last time. I think it was too presumptuous to displease you. If it's convenient for Chu Xiucai, can you also send a letter to my young master?"

Chu Ci couldn't bear to embarrass Steward Xu for his trust. Besides, he admired the character of Brother Kou. If that's the case, why not have a pen pal?