He didn't think about it in person, and after listening to Zhang Dan's introduction to Lu Ming, he only vaguely felt that something was wrong. It wasn't until I went back that I woke up and wrote to my younger brother just two days ago. Shangguan Jun said, "Han Gang and Lu Ming went to Beijing together that day, and Liu Zhongwu, who was recently assigned to Zhang Zihou and had made many meritorious contributions, was also a companion that day, and happened to save the life of Zhang Zihou's father on Shaanxi Road. ”

This is an almost legendary story that everyone has heard. Although there are many people who are jealous of Han Gang and even subconsciously belittle his talents and exploits, the legend about Han Gang's power to shock Kansai has spread more widely.

The military arsenal exterminated thieves, drove wolves on the road, beheaded the envoys from the west, captured the Oiran in the capital, and he led the army to break the enemy in Xihe, but the image of Han Gang's wisdom and courage has long been established in the officialdom. So much so that in addition to belittling Han Gang, everything that only depends on luck is left, and there is only a window to attack his origin to vent his jealousy.

As for the people, Han Gang's reputation is linked to Sun Simiao, and there is a big gap between him and the image of Shilin and officialdom. Although in Shilin, they will more or less believe in a little bit of ghosts and gods, and many people believe that Han Gang has passed on Sun Simiao's medical skills, but no one will regard Han Gang as a living immortal who can bless him from illness and disaster, just as a topic of small talk. Even if Han Gang treated tens of thousands of injuries in the army, is it comparable to a world-famous poem? What about the immortal achievements of opening up the territory and expanding the territory, it is not to come to the Jinshi examination!

It was because Han Gang behaved like a military general who knew a little about political affairs that the scholars were so jealous. If he had a wide reputation, the situation would be much better.

"After Han Gang and Lu Ming went to Beijing, they went all the way to Bajiao Town, and went to the West Taiyi Palace by the way. happened to be bumped into by Cai Yuanchang, and the younger brother was one step behind, only seeing his back. ”

Shangguan Jun said it reasonably, and everyone believed it five or six points. All of you here are the best of the previous scholars, and when you talk about Han Gang before, they all have a little bit of despises for him in their hearts - literary high selection, has always had eyes on the top of the head, Han Gang is not famous for his literary talents, but relying on the battlefield to win a court official, in their minds, it is not my race.

But I heard that the withered vine and old tree in the West Taiyi Palace has a credit from Han Gang. The four words that put the finishing touch can more or less prove that he is still talented and learned. When it comes to Han Gang again, at least I won't feel that he is an outlier anymore, and it feels a little more pleasing to the eye. But if you really want to be sure, you have to wait until you really see Han Gang himself.

Just when Ye Zuqia, Shangguan Jun and others were chatting, the sun had moved to the south, and finally a candidate handed in the papers.

Hearing the report from the official, Ye Zuqia laughed, "Compared to the previous subject, it's still a little slower." I remember that Qiang Yuanming only took two hours to hand in the paper that day. ”

Shangguan Jun said: "Today, the law has been changed, and most of the talented and agile people have fallen into the sand in the state. Among the tribute students, most of them are old and steady. ”

"That's right." The other examiners nodded in unison.

Lu Dian didn't want to say more about this matter, maybe it would make people think that they were attacking the new law: "Regardless of Kejiecai's talent today, there is already the first one to hand in the file, and the following three officials will be busy." ”

"Hehe, Zhang Hujuan, Sheng Yushi and Liang Xiaokan are indeed busy."

After noon, Zhang Wei, Sheng Tao and Liang Tao did start to get busy. All the test papers handed in are not given to the examiners, but are first sent to them for processing, and then sent to the Temple of Literature.

The three of them are Feng Miguan, who is in charge of transcribing the names of the test papers. Not only must the officials below be supervised to paste up the personal information of the candidates on the examination papers, so that people can copy them. It is also necessary to disrupt the order in which the transcript of the test paper is bound to prevent the officials in charge of the three checks, examinations, and re-examinations from confirming the identity of the candidates from the order of the examination papers.

One by one, the test papers were sent, and the obscure officials began to do it, pasting the names and places of origin of the candidates with thick paper that had been cut in advance. When the cover is tight, write the number on the paper. The pasted exam papers were sent to another room for copying. After the transcription is completed, after the same number on the book, there are special personnel to compare the original and the manuscript to see if there are any errors in the transcribed text, so as to prevent the candidates from being deposed due to the mistakes of the officials. When everything is reviewed, it will be bound in stacks of 50 and sent to the examiners for correction.

There are more and more candidates handing in their papers, and the sound of seats moving is one after another. Even Murong Wu, who was sitting on the left, got up and handed over the papers, and glanced back at Han Gang when he went out. But Han Gang was not anxious at all, and he consciously answered the part of the scripture and Moyi. And the most important essay has been reviewed several times on the draft, and the words and sentences have been revised again and again.

Han Gang's literary talent has always been mediocre, and he has never had the ability to do it in a flash, and if he wants to write a qualified article, he must revise it over and over again. Although most of the content was written down when I thought it was useful when I guessed the question and wrote it down, I just borrowed it now. But to connect them together, it takes a lot of thought.

Time passed little by little, the shadow of the sun moved westward, and more and more tributes walked out of the gate of the national prison. Their expressions are either relaxed or lost, there is regret and hope, no matter what, the fateful exam is over.

In the examination room, the candidates except Han Gang have already gone completely. The invigilator had already lit the candle for Han Gang. They didn't dare to urge Han Gang, and they were still qualified to hand in the papers before the third watch. This is based on the story of the Tang Dynasty - in the Tang Dynasty, candidates chewed on poems with fixed body and limited rhyme, and the Jinshi exam often dragged on until midnight.

A historical treatise has actually been written, and it has been revised beyond recognition when it was first drafted. Han Gang Ning calmly copied the words on the draft into the test paper, and word by word appeared on the paper uprightly. The ink was very thick, and the dark black handwriting penetrated through the back of the paper. But Han Gang didn't dare to dip the pen to the fullest, but every time he wrote two or three words, he put the pen in the inkstone and dipped it, for fear that a few ink blots would fall and stain the scroll. As a result, the speed inevitably slows down.

"How many people still haven't turned in their papers?"

Zeng Bu had already eaten dinner at this time, drank the tea soup to eliminate food, and asked Deng Xuan.

"There are about a hundred or so people." Deng Juan went around the examination room outside and looked at the situation, "But on the side of Gongsheng in the lock hall, only Han Gang has not yet handed in the papers." ”

"I have heard that Han Gang is a person who is quick and sharp, why did he delay until now?" Deng Runfu put down the tea cup in his hand and asked very strangely.

Deng Wan said: "Talent is different from intelligence. Han Gangji has changed, but the article is not his strength. ”

Lu Huiqing nodded and said: "In the past, I have read the interim regulations of the nursing home written by Han Gang, as well as some official documents, his writing is so meticulous that it is close to complicated, and it must be the same when he writes articles." It makes sense to write for a longer time. ”

The moon also rose, and the first quarter moon of the tenth month climbed the courtyard wall and hung on the treetops, and the silver glow shone into the side hall. The candlesticks were full of tears, and the candles that burned to the end flashed. The official hurriedly walked over and replaced it with a new one. After thinking about it, he placed the candlestick on a table in front of Han Gang so that the exam paper could be illuminated a little.

But Han Gang put down his pen at this time and rubbed his sour eyes.

"Han Guanren, but it's written?" The two officials hurriedly came up and asked.

"Please wait." Han Gang said unhurriedly. He did write it, but he hasn't checked it yet, how does that work?

Han Gang read it twice from beginning to end, pasting the answers of the scriptures and ink, as well as the historical theory that had just been completed, word by word. Make sure there are no typos, omissions, and no miscellaneous. After a long time, the newly replaced candle burned half of it again, and the drum of the second watch had been beaten outside, so he handed the roll to the little official waiting in front of him, and gave an apologetic smile: "The two of you have been waiting for a long time!" ”

"Don't dare. Can't. The little official came up and carefully put away Han Gang's test papers, and one of them hurriedly sent the papers out. They waited for nearly three more hours before Han Gang handed in the papers.

When I walked out of the examination room, it was already the middle of the moon. The stars in the sky were obscured by the moonlight, and they were much dimmer.

may be the last few candidates to hand in the papers, and when Han Gang came out, the surroundings were already quiet. A lantern hung under the eaves, illuminating the inside and outside of the national prison. Stepping on the lights on the road, Han Gang slowly walked in the tribute courtyard, letting the patrol soldiers in front of him turn a blind eye to the surprised gaze they cast. His mind was still in the examination room.

He has been preparing for today's exam for three whole years. Although he has experienced a lot in three years, and only a small part of the time he spends on books, he has no less self-confidence than anyone else.

On the test paper, the answer to every question, every word, and every sentence was carefully considered and written down after careful consideration.

There won't be a problem.

Although he did not have the self-confident literary talent that Zhang Dian did, Han Gang had already brought out all his abilities, and believed that the final result would inevitably bring him surprises.

Han Gang walked out of the gate of Guozijian step by step, and there was a group of soldiers from the Fourth Army guarding the door, and when they heard the movement behind the door, they all looked back. At the same time, there were Wang Hou and Murong Wu.

Following Lao Yuan, Wang Hou shouted: "Yukun, you can tell us to wait!" ”

A warmth swelled up in Han Gang's heart, and he arched his hand towards them: "Brother Dao, Brother Siwen, it's really tormenting Han Gang." ”

As soon as they walked over, Wang Hou and Murong Wu asked in unison, "How did you do in the exam?" ”

Han Gang looked back: "It's just waiting for the list to be released."