At this time, Wei Ziyin and the four of them were getting together to discuss the specific candidates.

Fang Shanchang went to be a judge, and the person in charge of the Zhiru Academy was a master surnamed Jiang.

Compared with the majestic Fang Shanchang, Master Jiang was much gentler.

Because the four students who participated on behalf of Zhiru Academy this time were all freshmen and were not familiar with the competition process, he explained to them very patiently.

The competition is divided into six categories, which are the six arts of a gentleman: etiquette, music, royalty, archery, calligraphy, and mathematics. Two of them start in the afternoon, and the other four in the morning.

However, we should focus on the four events in the morning. ”

Jiang Fuzi said it tactfully, but Wei Ziyin and the others were clear-minded and clear.

Most of the students studying in Zhiru Academy are poor students, and Yu Yu and archery can be said to have no experience. Moreover, compared with the wealthy Honghui Academy, the strapped Zhiru Academy is unable to even maintain a racecourse.

Without horses, no fields, and no bows and arrows, how can students practice archery on horseback?

Therefore, in the past few years, Zhiru Academy has directly given up the two afternoon competitions.

Jiang Fuzi continued: "The four items of the Book of Rites and Music are in order, and the four of you can discuss it to see what you are good at." ”

Xu Wenlang was the first to speak: "I can do both etiquette and books, but I'm not very good at music and mathematics." ”

Wei Ziyin crossed his arms, raised his head casually, and said, "Mathematics." ”

Tang Qinfeng shook his head lightly, "I'm sorry, I'm also good at etiquette and books." ”

Jiang Fuzi frowned a little embarrassed, "Isn't anyone good at music theory?" But also, our academy really doesn't teach this...... If it really doesn't work, why don't we ...... music theory."

Originally, if I gave up the two items of imperial and archery in the afternoon, the points of Zhiru Academy would not be advantageous, and if I gave up music theory now, I am afraid that it will be difficult for Zhiru Academy to enter the top five this year.

But there is really no way, music theory is generally a luxury hobby used by those romantic nobles to cultivate their sentiments in their spare time, and the students of Zhiru Academy are not proficient even if they can, so why go to the class to get an axe.

In previous years, Liao Zhiliang participated in the music theory category, but his best result was only the top ten.

Jiang Fuzi sighed faintly, and just wanted to say, "Let's give up one item of music theory", when he saw Su Ye next to him raise his hand timidly.

"Music theory, if you're not too good at it, I think I can participate."

Everyone looked at him in surprise, and Xu Wenlang even asked, "Xiao Suye, you are actually good at music theory, why don't I know?" ”

Su Ye smiled reluctantly, "Actually, I'm not very good at it, so I didn't get an axe in front of you." ”

Looking at the four young and energetic students in front of him, his eyes were full of desire to win, Jiang Fuzi couldn't help but sigh again.

"Just do what you can, don't focus too much on the result. Regardless of the outcome, the College is pleased to have nurtured a few of you who are brave and resilient. ”

It's not that he poured cold water before the game and didn't trust the students of his academy at all, but the situation in Zhiru Academy is indeed very dangerous.

Because of Liao Zhiliang's departure, many students in the academy decided that the chances of winning the Zhiru Academy were slim, and many people were disheartened and waited for the end of this gentleman's competition, and the academy was directly forced to close its doors.

If it weren't for the academy's education in the past few years, they would have already packed up their baggage and gone to other academies.

Therefore, in this year's Gentlemen Competition, they are not willing to participate as contestants.

Originally, this time they also planned to follow the usual practice and set the top four in the monthly exam as contestants to compete in the Gentlemen's Competition.

However, the student who ranked third in the monthly examination refused to attend, and the quota was postponed and changed to Tang Qinfeng, who ranked fifth.

This list is actually not far from their original idea, although the mountain chief and others have some faint regrets, but they are still optimistic and ready to actively participate.

But what no one expected was that just this morning, when everyone in the academy was about to leave for the competition venue, Feng Jie, who ranked second in the monthly exam, suddenly proposed that he would quit Zhiru Academy and join Honghui Academy instead.

This news was tantamount to thunder, and it blew up all the teachers and students of the academy.

Fang Shanchang was even more angry, if it wasn't for Master Jiang to stop him, he would probably have to beat Feng Jie in person.

In the end, it was Su Ye who volunteered, and Zhiru Academy barely managed to gather four contestants.

It is precisely because of Feng Jie's withdrawal that Zhiru Academy will be delayed until the start time of the competition.

Although Jiang Fuzi comforted Wei Ziyin and the others, he himself was worried about the result of the game.

Xu Wenlang was still very arrogant, he patted Jiang Fuzi on the shoulder and said, "Master, don't worry, we will win you a leader back." ”

These words naturally attracted the disdain and ridicule of the students of the other academies around them.

"I thought it was a college that acted so arrogantly. Dare to say this kind of big thing, if you are a student of Honghui Academy, it's just a matter of Zhiru Academy, heh. ”

Xu Wenlang smiled unconcernedly, "This brother, which project are you participating in?" ”

The man waved his fan and said arrogantly, "Ride and shoot!" You dirt buns, I'm afraid you don't even know what riding and shooting is. ”

Xu Wenlang immediately turned his head and pulled Jiang Fuzi's sleeve and said, "Master, let me do the riding and shooting in the afternoon." ”

Jiang Fuzi looked Xu Wenlang up and down, he could naturally see that the other party's identity was not ordinary, and when he saw that the other party took the initiative to ask for help, he also nodded his head.

Xu Wenlang looked back at the man with satisfaction, "The ranking of the afternoon riding shooting is lower than yours, my lord and I have your surname, and vice versa." What do you think? Dare to bet with me? ”

The man's face fell, and he said a little angrily: "Bet on it, don't I know about this group of dirt buns in your independent academy?" I can't even build a racetrack, and I dare to bet with me! ”

Xu Wenlang waved his hand as if he was waving something dirty, "Okay, since you have made a bet, then you can get out of here." ”

After gossiping, as soon as Zhang Xuedao struck the gong, a servant below loudly announced: "The 75th Gentlemen's Contest starts now."

The first assessment is the five rites, and the participating students from each college are invited to go to the preparation area to prepare. ”

The so-called five rites are the five rites of auspiciousness, fierceness, military, guest, and Jia. Due to the limitation of time and space, the assessment of the five rites is only based on written words.

Thinking of Xu Yunlang's out-of-the-box temperament and the behavior of making a temporary bet just now, Jiang Fuzi said with some unease: "It's better to let Qin Feng go on the five rites." ”

Tang Qinfeng had just asked to go on the field, but Wei Ziyin on the side suddenly stretched out his hand to stop them.

"Master, it's better to let Brother Xu go. I'm sure he'll be able to win the top spot in the Five Rites. ”