The meaning of Xiao Yuan's words is already very clear, the list of scholars who have passed the examination will be posted at the south gate of Qinzhou in the form of a notice two days later.

When the scholars heard this, they also knew it in their hearts.

Next, people began to hand in the bamboo slips one by one, and then bowed and left.

Xiao Yuan sat down directly above the case, unfolded a roll of bamboo slips without hurry, and read it carefully.

Among them, there are many talented people who have contributed a lot to Xiao Yuan.

There are also people who talk rhetorically, only see gorgeous articles, but not their talents.

There are also many people who slap horses in bamboo slips, sing praises to Xiao Yuan, and flatter.

In short, there is everything in it, Xiao Yuan has read one volume, and he also put it aside, and then picked up another volume.

On the cases in front of him, there are two classifications, in what he thinks is good, he will put it on the left first, and then consider it later, and if he thinks it is undesirable, he will directly put it on the right, which is equivalent to elimination.

He looked at it very carefully, every roll of bamboo slips was word-for-word, and time was slowly passing.

About two hours later, the sun had turned west, and the literati in the venue were basically gone, and only one person was still sitting on the ground.

Perhaps feeling a little tired, Xiao Yuan put down a roll of bamboo slips, gently pinched his eyebrows, and then subconsciously looked at the field.

Seeing that there was still one person there, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows slightly, slightly surprised.

But before he could speak, seeing his gaze, the last soldier hurriedly got up, walked over, bent down to salute, held the bamboo slip in both hands, and respectfully handed it to Xiao Yuan.

Xiao Yuan took it and couldn't help but say curiously: "All the scholars have already left, but they are still here, there is a volume of Xiongwen that needs to be carefully figured out." ”

"It's too important for Lord Shou."

The man said: "The following article has actually been completed a long time ago, but it has not been handed in. ”

He was about 20 years old, of medium stature, neither fat nor thin, dressed in cloth clothes, and tied his hair with strips of cloth, which was the standard dress of the ancient down-and-out literati.

When Xiao Yuan heard this, he became more and more curious, and couldn't help but ask again, "Oh? But why? ”

The man replied unhurriedly: "There are many talents in this examination, and I know that although my article is good, it must not be the best, so I deliberately delay the time, so that the last one to turn it in, can talk with Lord Taishou, and attract the attention of adults." ”

He was very straightforward and straightforward about his purpose.

After hearing this, Xiao Yuan's eyes narrowed slightly, and he also asked with interest, "What's your name." ”

"In Xia Jiangyi, I came for fame and fortune, and I came for office." Again, he said bluntly.

is so direct, let alone that he is fame and fortune, but Xiao Yuan smiled heartily, nodded and said: "Okay, your article, this official will read it carefully, your goal has been achieved, and you should retreat first." ”

"Yes, retire next." Jiang Yi bowed seriously and retreated.

After he left, Xiao Yuan glanced at his back, and then unfolded his bamboo slip first and looked at it carefully.

After reading it, he couldn't help but nod secretly, and said: "Not bad, this Jiang Yi really has some talents, and he can be of great use......"

Liu Yuzhi has been standing by Xiao Yuan's hand, and after hearing the words, he said: "My lord, this Jiang Yi, I heard the scholars mention it before I went down, his reputation doesn't seem to be very good, and just now, the utilitarian heart is too heavy, and he bluntly said that he came for fame, fortune and official position. ”

"So what? Use! Xiao Yuan said directly, it is a meritocracy.

As he spoke, he gently patted a bunch of bamboo slips on a few cases, and said with a slight smile: "Who said that there are no talents in Qindi?" Who said that only wealthy families can be officials, look at these strategies, among them, there is no shortage of talents......"

Two days later, after careful consideration by Xiao Yuan and Liu Yuzhi, the results of the examination of these scholars were finally determined, and they were posted at the south gate of Qinzhou in the form of notices.

On the notice, there is a list of names, and at the end, there is a red seal of the Taishou official.

This official seal also represents that the lord of Qinzhou personally named him.

At this moment, the south gate of Qinzhou is overcrowded, not only full of onlookers, but also pointing at the notice, and those who took the exam after hearing the news, they all came here with full expectation.

"Let's let'......, let's "

"This brother, please borrow a ......"

I don't know how many scholars are crowding forward.

Some people are looking for names one by one, for fear of missing themselves.

When someone saw his name, his eyes widened, and then he exclaimed excitedly, "Haha! There is my name! There is my name! ”

These excited voices will also immediately attract the discussion of the people and the envy of other scholars.

Some people searched again and again, muttering in disbelief: "How is it possible, how is this possible, how can it be that there is no name for me......"

There were also sighs of disappointment......

In a private room in a teahouse.

Shangguan Wenruo was still drinking tea with the man.

The latter took a sip of the teacup, and then said with a smile: "The results of the recruitment order have come out, but after Brother Shangguan's first attempt, he didn't even enter the Taishou Mansion, so he won't be on the list, right?" ”

Shangguan Wenruo didn't speak, just blew the tea gently, looking calm.

Now, he can't figure out what the situation is.

In his mind, the examiner of the preliminary examination is Liu Yuzhi, and it stands to reason that with Liu Yuzhi's vision, his own strategies and articles should have passed, why has there been no news.

But he wasn't as nervous as the other scholars.

At this moment, the teahouse Xiaoer knocked on the door, and then walked in, Shi Li said, "Mr. Wenruo, there is your letter." ”

Shangguan Wenruo is a regular customer of this teahouse, and he has always assumed the pseudonym Wen Ruo, Xiao Er naturally knows him, and he doesn't know how a letter can be sent here.

When the latter heard this, he also raised his eyebrows slightly, put down the teacup and said politely: "Oh? Thank you, little brother. ”

After receiving the letter, the shopkeeper left, and Shangguan Wenruo also took a closer look.

This letter was sent from the Taishou Mansion, and the content was very simple, it was to invite Shangguan Wenruo to go to the Taishou Mansion.

After he finished reading it, the man opposite couldn't help but ask curiously: "Brother Shangguan, ...... this letter?"

"It was sent by the Taishou Mansion." Shangguan Wenruo closed the letter.

"Oh?" When the man heard this, he immediately laughed, and said with a smile: "It seems that Brother Shangguan not only did not fall off the list, but also should be at the top of the list, next, what does Brother Shangguan plan to do." ”

Shangguan Wenruo pondered for a while, and Zhengse said: "Go to the Taishou Mansion to meet our Taishou Lord, maybe, there will be unexpected results." ”