Chapter 10: The First Encounter with a Strong Enemy
It was the first time Mo Sang had seen the imperial palace in the capital, and he couldn't help but be attracted by the magnificent architecture and the majestic Praetorian Guard.
Just as he stopped thinking, a shout of rage came.
"Get out of the way, get out of the way. Are you blind, didn't you see our young master coming?"
A strong man with a goatee walked up behind Mo Ozan with a leather whip in his hand, and was about to raise the leather whip when he was stopped by a man on a horse.
The man on horseback was richly dressed and apparently had a remarkable origin. However, he was eight feet tall, and Kong Wuli was wearing the clothes of a literati.
Mo Sang was attracted by this strange-looking and dressed guy, and couldn't help but take a few more looks. At this time, he didn't pay attention to the big man who was beside him and wanted to whip him.
The man on horseback did not leave or speak, so he took the initiative to speak.
"Are you going to come to the capital to take the exam?"
Although Mo Sang was surprised, he also heard the man's question. He bowed and replied.
"Yes, indeed. ”
Seeing Mo Sang's answer, the man touched his embarrassed beard and said.
"I'm also the one who came to take the exam, so since we took the exam at the same time, we can be considered friends. If you can pass the second round of exams, it will be possible to be an official of the same dynasty, but why are you blocking my way at this time?"
The man on horseback heard that Mo Sang was the examiner, and his attitude became much kinder. After all, no one knows who will squeeze into the top 50 places before the exam, so in order not to erect enemies for yourself too early, it is naturally better to be friendly.
Mo Sang heard the man's slightly reproachful question, and realized that he was in the way of others. Quickly got up and walked aside, and got out of the way.
"When Xiaosheng first arrived in the capital, there were many novelties. I didn't mean to offend just now, and please don't blame Mr. ”
The horseback riding man has a lot of etiquette, and he thinks that he has the style of everyone, and he must be from a certain big family. Therefore, they didn't make too much trouble, looked at each other and smiled, and rode away.
When he left, many people gathered here to watch the excitement began to talk about it.
"Hey, don't you look at it? It's not the most favored brother of Concubine Hua in today's sainthood, and it's really extraordinary!"
The person who spoke was sharp-mouthed, and there was a suspicion of slapping a horse in his speech.
However, the other man standing next to the man also chimed in.
"Yes, if it weren't for the fact that today's imperial court emphasizes literature over military force. This person is bound to be a martial champion! Look at his strong muscles and calm breath, he must have been able to do kung fu. ”
Mo Sang listened to these people's discussions, and had some doubts in his heart. There are not many holy deeds in the saints today, and they are greedy for wine and lust. The court was also made into a miasma by this Hua Fei, and it is said that every time the Son of Heaven is in the court, this Hua Fei must be around him. Many ministers who want to say anything to the emperor must report to Concubine Hua in advance, which can be described as another emperor besides the emperor.
Mo Sang was most worried about the brother of Concubine Hua at this time, you must know that inside the capital, especially outside the palace walls, it must be the civil officials who fell into the sedan chair and the military attache dismounted. However, he can ride a horse as a person, but imagine how arrogant he is!
Mo Sang was worried that this Hua Fei's brother would use his sister's power and influence to influence the outcome of the exam in this exam, and if he really did that, Mo Sang's champion might be in danger.
However, Mo Sang promised Qi Ling'er that he would have to take the title of champion so that he could go back to marry her, how could he give up so easily now? Mo Sang is not the person who covets power and vanity, if he usually takes the exam and meets such a powerful and oppressive opponent, even if he fails, he will just pass with a smile. After all, between the first and second places, it is just a good reputation, and the official position and treatment enjoyed are the same.
Mo Sang gently pinched Qi Linger's flame jade pendant, and a gentle aura melted into Mo Sang's body, eliminating many of the anxieties in his heart. Mo Sang silently said in his heart: Ling'er, if we are married and married, please bless me to defeat this powerful enemy and win the champion.
Seeing that it was not too early, Mo Sang turned around and left here. Psychology already knew that this imperial examination was difficult, and the original self-confident mentality has also been restricted.
After returning to the inn, Mo Sang simply ate some food and went back to his room. He wanted to re-study the content of the exam before the exam, although it was only a temporary sharpening of the knife, but the more he read it, the more confidence in his heart.
For the remaining three days, Moissans did not go out again. He has been studying his homework in the room, although he has already memorized these contents, but after meeting the competitive brother of Concubine Hua, Mo Sang was somewhat jealous.
During this period, Fu Bo came once, and when he saw that the young master was studying hard, he didn't bother too much, but just reminded him to pay more attention to his body and left.
Three days later, the examination officially began.
On this day, Mo Sang got up early, dressed up and came out under the service of the maid.
At this time, there was an endless stream of candidates on the streets, rushing towards the direction of the imperial city, and there were guards guarding the way to prevent riots. There are one guard every five meters, so it can be said that it is heavily guarded. People who usually like to steal in crowded places in the capital are also very interesting, and they don't appear.
Mo San's footsteps were steady, and his breath was calm and he walked in the direction of the palace. After these three days of hard work, he has become full of confidence. As long as Concubine Hua's brother doesn't use any cheating methods, he will inevitably be the first in this session!
In the past, the examination was set up in the Gongyuan, but this time, in order to prevent someone from cheating on the relationship, the emperor set up the examination room outside the main hall of the capital. When the candidates heard that they were going to take the exam in the palace, they all had their own opinions. Some people think that this will be more fair, just, and open, and they will be very happy.
And some were cowardly, and some were a little warlike with the majesty of the palace, and even almost tripped when they stepped into the threshold of the palace.
Mo Sang naturally will not have this kind of stage fright, all stage fright is caused by lack of confidence in his own knowledge, and now Mo Sang feels that in this completely open environment, Concubine Hua's brother must not be able to fake, but it makes him more confident.
Entering the palace, Mo Sanliang revealed his identity and waited for the guards to verify it before entering.
Because the test was held in the square of the palace, everyone was completely open, so the original rule of searching the body was eliminated. Mosanton had a little more affection for the person who came up with this attention.
Usually, if you want to enter the examination room, you must search your body as a whole, and the search makes many people who think they are elegant feel humiliated. Therefore, there are many people who don't want to be humiliated and give up the exam directly, and among these people who give up, they naturally think that the probability of being a high school jinshi is very small. If you can't compete with others, why should you be humiliated like that?