When the first rays of sunlight in the morning poured into the house, the scribe threw in the questions of the third session of the township examination from the small window.

Wei Chen, who had been closing his eyes for a long time, slowly opened his eyes, stretched his waist, picked up the exam question, opened it and looked at it.

The first test of the township test is the four books and five classics, and the second test is the judgment table, and in the third game, the test is the policy question.

The five policy questions are somewhat similar to Wei Chen's arguments in his previous life, focusing on the ability of candidates to solve practical problems, and a bit of divergent thinking, so there is no need to stubbornly detain those scriptures.

Of course, this does not mean that candidates can write without scruples and whimsically, at least the general direction of the article's views must be consistent with the opinions of the imperial court.

Wei Chen glanced at the test questions, and he already had a rough idea in his heart, and after a little drafting, he wrote them one by one in the order of the questions.

The articles of the strategy are much more interesting than the articles of the Four Books and the Five Classics, although they need to be quoted from the side, but at least they are written lively, and they will not all be in the same tone.

Don't look at the policy question, it is not as important as the Four Books and Five Classics in the township examination, but the status will be sharply improved during the palace examination, because the palace examination only examines the policy question.

Wei Chen's ambition is not just to take a test, the second or even the first class is his goal, so he has never stopped practicing the strategy.

In just three hours, Wei Chen conveniently finished writing the five policy questions, transcribed them on the main volume, and then patted the door to hand in the volume, left the number house, and walked along the bluestone path towards the gate of the tribute courtyard.

The moment he stepped out of the dragon gate, Wei Chen glanced back, and he was embarrassed, the township test of five years of Tianyou had finally come to an end for him.

After the three exams, Rao is Wei Chen, whose physical endurance is far superior to ordinary people, was also a little exhausted, and after returning to his residence, he didn't even eat, so he just lay down on the bed and fell asleep.

In the next day or two, several of Wei Chen's classmates and friends also left the Gongyuan after the exam.

Wang Yaochen, Chen Jun and others, who were relatively weak, fell ill as soon as they came out of the examination room, and they honestly recuperated at home for a few days before recovering.

The day of the township test is August 30, and the scholars who have finished the examination are waiting for the release of the list while indulging in lust on the banks of the Qinhuai River.

And the seven of Weichen were drinking tea and laughing in Jiangning's mansion, and occasionally bowed for play.

After experiencing the township examination, everyone understands the importance of strengthening exercise, especially Wang Yaochen and Chen Jun, who have completed a serious illness after the exam, are the most motivated.

Although everyone had a happy smile on their faces when they played, Wei Chen could see that there was a big stone hanging in everyone's hearts, and this stone would not fall until the list was released.

People live for a lifetime, and grass grows for an autumn.

For readers, whether or not they can be lifted is a key turning point in their lives, and it is impossible to say that they are not nervous.

Even if the seven members of Jingxi Society are all recognized talents in Jiangning, they are still not exempt from vulgarity.

Including Wei Chen, in the days when he was waiting for the release of the list, his heart seemed to be on fire, he had no taste for anything he ate, and he always had insomnia when he slept.

……

The day before the release of the list.

Inside the Hall of Gains.

The examiners sat in the hall and chatted, and by the way, they talked about a few proud papers recommended by their own hands.

In the hall, 80 of the selected red papers were presented together on the eucalyptus, which was the result of the examiners' hard work for half a month.

The rest of the work is to agree on the seats, fill in the list, according to the rules, you must first set the leader of the Five Classics, and then discuss the others.

The deputy chief examiner and the six examiners were discussing with a few scrolls, and the supervisors, scholars, and promoters were supervising.

The examiner Wang Wenqing sat behind the big eucalyptus, his eyes were bloodshot, he was not young, and he even looked at the papers for a few days, and his energy was a little weak.

Wang Wenqing saw that the deputy chief examiner and the six fellow examiners were still arguing, so he immediately asked: "The scripture leader of the poetry room has not been decided yet?" ”

The deputy chief examiner took a step forward and saluted: "Back to the president, three comprehensive discussions, the two volumes of Xinchen and Jihai have their own strengths, and it is difficult to distinguish them, and please ask the president to judge." ”

Wang Wenqing had read these eighty volumes early in the morning, and knew the advantages and disadvantages of the articles well, took the two volumes and glanced at them slightly, and then said in a deep voice: "This official thinks that the Xinchen number is slightly better, and it can be taken as the leader of the poetry room, and the Jihai number is the second. ”

"No!" The deputy chief examiner nodded, turned around and sang: "Xin Chen is the leader of the poetry room!" ”

The scribe immediately took the Zhu scroll, checked the original scroll, opened the name of the lake on the original scroll, and then said loudly: "Xu Shiwei, an examinee from Wu County, is the leader of the poetry room!" ”

Listening to what the scribe said, the examiners below had a lot of discussions, and many people had heard Xu Shizheng's name, and someone nodded at the moment: "I know this person, when he was ten years old, he was the first supplement to the government examination as a student of the school, and he is a famous talent in Suzhou Mansion, and he deserves his name." ”

Someone else sighed: "I don't know who the second name is, his articles are loose and beautiful, and the words are graceful, and the difference between him and Xu Shizheng is only a millimeter, it's a pity." ”

There is also humanity: "There are the most scholars in the Five Classics, and Xie Yuan has always been the leader of the Book of Poetry, and it seems that this Xie Yuan is probably this person." ”

Everyone in the hall was talking, but Wang Wenqing in the hall continued to ask: "Can the leader of the Shangshu Sutra Room be decided?" ”

This time, the deputy chief examiner and the six fellow examiners only had a brief exchange of words, and then walked up to Wang Wenqing with a smile on his face: "Shangshu Jing Fang Gengyin volume, three township exams, all ranked first, this volume should be the first volume!" ”

Wang Wenqing glanced at the Gengyin volume, and recognized which volume it was at a glance, he did not immediately make up his mind, but turned his head to look at the six fellow examiners and asked, "Do you have any objections?" ”

The six fellow examiners glanced at each other and said in unison: "We have no objection." ”

Seeing that Wang Wenqing was silent, the deputy chief examiner stepped forward and said: "President, this official also thinks that this volume is outstanding, and it is not enough to show his talents. ”

"It's strange that this paper can be recognized by seven examiners."

Wang Wenqing sat down with a smile, took a sip of tea unhurriedly, and looked at an outer curtain official sitting under the hall: "Hai Xuezheng, you have also read the volume, what do you think of this volume?" ”

Let's try it soon, everyone. 】

The walrus said with a smile: "Looking at the three fields, this volume of articles can be the first-class, and there are successors to Han Changli!" ”

After the walrus finished speaking, Wang Wenqing was still hesitating, but the several examiners and room officials who had read the paper couldn't sit still, and got up together and said: "This volume is talented and outstanding, please take it impartially!" ”

Seeing this, the imperial historian in charge of the prison was secretly surprised, it seems that this Gengyin volume is really expected, such a good article, even if Wang Wenqing insists on stopping, I am afraid that the examiners will not be.

Finally, under the gaze of the officials of the inner curtain and the outer curtain, Wang Wenqing laughed and said: "You have a public opinion, and this official has no objection. To tell the truth, this volume is also very loved by the official. ”

So what are you grinding for!

When the deputy examiner and the examiners heard this, they couldn't help but fall for it, and they were very puzzled by Wang Wenqing's hesitant behavior just now.

Only the walrus seemed to have some understanding, and the corners of his mouth were slightly hooked.

Seeing this, an external curtain official beside him couldn't help but ask curiously: "Master Xuezheng, do you know which scholar made this Gengyin scroll?" ”

The walrus smiled dryly and said nothing.

At this time, the seal on the scroll had been opened by the scribe, and the scribe shouted: "The head of the Shangshu Sutra ......"