The academy is located on the edge of the North Building, close to the high courtyard wall, and from the East House to the north, you have to cross most of the college.

After arriving at the place, Wei Shu looked around, and saw that the school field was not large, it was only three or four acres of land, surrounded by a fence, and there were a few houses scattered outside the fence, thinking that it was for the housekeepers to rest, and there was also a stable, and the gate was facing the entrance of the school field.

The examiner of the royal examination was in the stable.

After Du Huiniang brought Wei Shu and the tall girl to her, she finally checked the names, identities, etc. of the two, and after completing the settlement with the examiner, she left with the barn.

The already deserted school field became more and more empty.

It was very overcast, and it seemed that the wind was blowing, and the fine snowflakes swirled in the wind, and rushed into the open gate, and the horses that were locked in the hut ate the cold wind, and cried out, bringing a little desolation.

The sound and movement of horses and winds, snow and students nervously waiting for the exam, did not alarm the examiner.

At this time, he was facing away from Wei Shu and the others, slowly putting on the saddle of an old horse.

Wei Shu narrowed her gaze and looked at the man.

The man's hands are very steady, and his arms are slightly bulging when he is moving. Even though it was freezing cold, he was only wearing a thin brown coat, and his bun was wrapped in a cloth that could no longer see the color, and the whole person was full of slaughter from the inside out.

It was inconsistent with the academy, with the smell of cold and blood, and Wei Shu could almost tell at a glance that this person must be from the military.

The imperial examiner of the White Rock Academy is really very human.

Just as he was thinking about it, Wei Shu's sleeve was suddenly touched.

She didn't have to look back to know that this must be Yang Qiniang, that is, the tall girl, who was waiting a little impatiently.

Sure enough, as soon as she rolled her eyes, Yang Qiniang wrinkled her eyebrows and squeezed her lips, and used her mouth shape to compare the words "what to do".

Although Wei Shu just stood there calmly, for some reason, it always gave people a sense of calm and credible, Yang Qiniang subconsciously regarded the other party as a person who could make up her mind, and asked without thinking too much.

Even though the two of them didn't know each other a moment ago, and she didn't even remember Wei Shu's name, she did just that.

Wei Shu also felt that it was not a way to wait like this.

The wind and snow outside are getting tighter, and the snow has not disappeared overnight, and the road is slippery, it is not easy to get the horse, and it is even more difficult to get Jiayou, she doesn't want to return empty-handed.

She tightened her arrow sleeves, stepped over the scattered hay and walked behind the man, and was about to speak, when the man suddenly said:

"Don't call me sir, just call me Lao Wu."

A Mandarin with an obvious local accent seems to have come from the north. And this also confirmed Wei Shu's speculation more and more.

The Song court did have an army stationed on the northern border, led by a famous general who was able to fight well and be extraordinarily brave. It is rumored that several generals of the Liao State have suffered losses under this person, and I don't know if it is true or not.

Inexplicably said such a sentence as if robbed by the examiner, Wei Shu did not see any different color on her face, and still stepped forward like a cloud, bowing and saluting:

"The student has seen the examiner."

It is more polite to call it like this than to call it "Lao Wu", and it is not a violation of the order of the teacher.

Yang Qiniang suddenly realized, with a look of "Ah, it can still be like this", and hurriedly followed the salute with a gourd.

Lao Wu had already put on the saddle, pulled the horse pedal a few more times, tried the tightness, and smoothed out the belt next to the saddle, and then finally turned around and looked at the two little ladies.

Wei Shu also looked at him with the rest of his eyes:

Medium stature, well-proportioned, mediocre facial features, unable to pick out any features, one leg seems to be a little lame, and the age is about forty.

It's a very ordinary appearance.

Because of this, when the examiner, who called himself "Lao Wu", was looking at people, the aura of murder suddenly faded a lot, and he looked like an ordinary person, at most robust.

"It's the two of you who signed up to pull the car

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Lao Wu grinned, as if he was a little funny.

This smile diluted his military aura more and more, and it also made his whole body become warm, and he looked quite good-tempered.

"I haven't opened this place for almost ten years, and as soon as it opened, two people came, so fresh."

didn't wait for Wei Shu and the others to reply, Lao Wu quickly said to himself, his tone was quite emotional.

Wei Shu and the others naturally didn't pick up the examiner's words, and they were all silent.

Lao Wu didn't sigh for too long, and soon cheered up and patted the old horse beside him:

"Which of you comes first?"

Wei Shu froze, subconsciously looked around, and Yang Qiniang on the side also turned her head to look around, still muttering in her mouth:

"Where's the car? Why don't you have a car?"

Royal is the meaning of driving a chariot.

When Wei Shu was proclaimed emperor, the two armies were still focusing on chariots, but now they are in the world of foot cavalry, and chariots have long been useless.

However, the royal still retained in the name of one of the six arts of a gentleman, and when the school was examined, it was changed to driving an ordinary vehicle rather than a chariot.

But now there is only one old horse, how can this be tested?

"Don't use the car first, you two will each ride around the big strong and show me."

Lao Wu slapped the old horse again, and the horse seemed to understand his name, so he leaned over with a snort and rubbed his face affectionately.

It was this sideways work that Wei Shu's eyes were quick and he saw a distinct mark on the horse's belly.

It turned out to be a war horse.

It's just that now this war horse is also the same as its owner, it is old, and the former vigor has been replaced by injury, and there is no chance to gallop on the battlefield.

"Don't you know that the rules of the imperial examination have changed?"

Lao Wu was not angry with the doubts of the little ladies, and explained in detail.

It turned out that since ten years ago, the rules of the imperial examination have been changed, from one exam to two exams: the first exam and the second exam.

The first test is to run a lap around the school field on horseback, and must run within the specified time and the specified line. If both are not matched, then there is only the lowest Ding.

On the other hand, if you pass the initial examination successfully, you will be able to get at least a grade B.

The second test is a real car, but the size of the vehicle is specified, and it can only be used by three horses at most, and the test content is to run a round trip between more than ten roadblocks laid by the school yard within the specified time, and you can get a first-class score.

"Where's Koyu? How do I get the first grade?" Yang Qiniang was anxious and asked first.

Lao Wu looked very talkative, and she was not as timid as Fang Cai.

When Lao Wu heard this, he stretched out his hand and pointed to the side, "Do you see that thing?"

Wei Shu looked in the direction he was pointing, and saw a stone pier in the open space of the stable, on which was a small incense burner, and half a piece of incense was inserted in it.