Passing the Imperial Examination in the Jiazi Year

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"I wonder how many of us dozen or so will eventually become successful candidates in the imperial examinations."

Even Guo Yang, who usually appears the most easygoing, secretly clenched his fists.

Ten years of hard study have all been for this moment.

Many people were even more nervous than Guo Yang, and their faces were all tense.

A moment later.

The crowd then saw a group of messengers from the prefectural government, dressed in bright red robes, enter the inn's lobby with gongs and drums. The most eye-catching item was the gold-sprinkled victory report pasted on a red wooden board.

The leader was a lean young man who bowed respectfully to the group of students from Yongning Prefectural School and asked politely:

"Gentlemen, may I ask which one is Young Master He of Yongning Prefecture?"

Upon hearing the name of Young Master He...

All the students of the prefectural school looked at He Siqi, whose face still showed signs of immaturity, with envy.

Without a doubt, it must be this exceptionally talented genius.

"Brother He, congratulations!"

Everyone bowed to He Siqi in congratulations.

Upon seeing this.

The person who led the announcement stepped forward and politely bowed to He Siqi, saying, "Young Master He, congratulations on ranking seventeenth in the provincial examination."

Seventeen!

Upon hearing this ranking, Master Jiang of the prefectural school stroked his beard and laughed heartily.

"Wonderful!"

This is a great start for Yongning Prefectural School.

He Siqi's ability to pass the imperial examination at such a young age is already quite remarkable.

A group of people delivering good news had just left.

While everyone was still congratulating He Siqi, a second and third group soon arrived at the inn.

"Congratulations, Miss Cui, on ranking tenth in the provincial examination!"

"Congratulations, Young Master Zhang, on achieving twenty-eighth place in the provincial examination!"

This is the end.

Three students from Yongning Prefectural School have already passed the imperial examinations.

As expected, He Siqi, Cui Yi, and Zhang Linchun all became successful candidates in the imperial examinations.

Besides the students from Yongning Prefectural School, there were also many other official and private schools in the inn. Seeing that three people had passed the imperial examination in a row, the people who came to look at them were extremely envious.

"Highest ranking: tenth."

Mr. Jiang was very satisfied with this result.

Although He Siqi was capable of achieving the top score in the provincial examination, that was something that could only happen in the future.

Although passing the imperial examination early means losing the chance to achieve the highest honors in all three levels, it also means greater potential, and there is a possibility that the candidate may eventually be ranked in the second class.

There are three students in the prefectural school, and Yongning Prefecture's performance this year is on par with previous years.

There were thirty candidates each for the civil and military examinations in the provincial examinations.

The academy occupies a significant portion of the land, and with fifteen prefectures in Yunzhou, each family receives even less.

Three is already quite a lot.

A quarter of an hour passed.

When no more teams came to announce the good news, just when everyone thought the matter was settled, another team arrived at the inn's door with good news.

"Gentlemen, is Master Zhong here?"

"Master Zhong?"

"Which Master Zhong?"

A student from the prefectural school asked in confusion, since there was no one with the surname Zhong among those taking the exam this time.

He had just finished speaking.

Then Guo Yang exclaimed in surprise, "It's Zhong Xuan, Master Zhong?"

The messenger nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, it is indeed Lord Zhong Xuan from Baisha County, Yongning Prefecture."

"Zhong Xuan!!"

Upon hearing this name, all the students of the prefectural school widened their eyes.

The image of that energetic old man came to mind.

"He actually passed the imperial examination?!"

Even for a scholar who had passed the imperial examinations, this was already an extraordinary achievement.

Only three to five students from Yongning Prefectural School participated in the civil service examination this time, so no one immediately thought it was Zhong Xuan.

At this time-

Hearing the commotion, Zhong Xuan came down from his second-floor guest room.

"Congratulations, Master Zhong, on achieving tenth place in the provincial examination."

tenth?!

Upon hearing Zhong Xuan's ranking, everyone's expressions gradually turned to shock.

When did Baisha County produce a literary genius?

Zhong Xuan was somewhat surprised when he heard his ranking.

Looking towards the golden news of victory.

"Mastering the classics (Category C, Level 2), mastering the law (Category C, Level 2), mastering calculations (Category B, Level 3), mastering current affairs (Category A), mastering internal strength (Category A), and mastering swordsmanship (Category B, Level 4)."

The other subjects were all normal.

However, the policy at this time was truly unexpected.

Zhang Linchun looked at Zhong Xuan's grades, and his expression became complicated.

Although he passed the imperial examination, he ranked twenty-ninth, which means he was almost at the bottom. In comparison, Zhong Xuan's tenth place in the civil service examination was even ranked higher than his military examination.

Three years ago.

Zhong Xuan was just a down-on-his-luck old scholar who copied books for his family.

This change in identity was difficult for him to accept at first.

"Brother Zhong, congratulations!"

While everyone was still in shock, Zhang Lie had already stepped forward to offer his congratulations.

Today, his son Zhang Linchun passed the imperial examination, and Zhong Xuan also passed the imperial examination.

This was undoubtedly the best outcome for him.

Baisha County has really made a name for itself this year!

A word to awaken the dreamer.

Students from other schools also stepped forward to offer their congratulations.

It no longer matters what Zhong Xuan's background was before. From now on, he has surpassed all the other scholars and is qualified to be called a scholar.

Looking at Zhong Xuan's white hair at his temples.

Several students who had previously visited Baisha County for study tours couldn't help but recall this.

Zhong Xuan appears to be over sixty years old.

He passed the imperial examination in the year of Jiazi!

So fresh.

Although one occasionally hears of elderly people with white hair passing the imperial examinations, seeing it in person is still astonishing.

Even Master Jiang couldn't help but glance at Zhong Xuan a few more times.

To know.

Although he himself was a successful candidate in the imperial examinations, that was thirty years ago.

"The stream in front of the door still flows westward; let not white-haired people sing of the yellow rooster."

He recalled the sentences he had heard at the academy, which seemed to fit the current scene perfectly.

Master Jiang chuckled and said, "Brother Zhong's passing the imperial examination is truly a blessing for Yongning."

Putting aside the other hidden gems, the four scholars in this inn alone are enough for him to gain a considerable amount of merit.

"What a bountiful year."

Zhong Xuan: "Master Jiang, you flatter me."

Mr. Jiang rarely joked: "Brother Zhong, why be so modest? Who knows, we might become colleagues in a few days."

Hearing Master Jiang's words, even more people around him felt envious.

Why does everyone strive so desperately to pass the imperial examination?

It's all for the sake of becoming an official.

The best path for a successful candidate in the imperial examinations was undoubtedly to go to the Imperial Academy and then wait for the following spring's examinations to strive for even greater fame.

The rest can choose to enter officialdom or continue preparing for the exam.

Once one enters officialdom, even the worst position will be that of a county magistrate, a rank of eighth grade.

Zhong Xuan's tenth place ranking was already quite high. Although he was a civil service examination graduate, the possibility of him becoming an official in the prefectural school was not small.

"Then I must thank Mr. Jiang for his introduction."

Upon hearing Zhong Xuan's words, Master Jiang burst into laughter:

"Brother Zhong is truly a remarkable person. When I return to Yongning Prefecture, I will certainly put in a good word for you with the Dean. As for whether it will be successful, I cannot guarantee it."

There are many intricacies involved in a candidate's journey to officialdom after passing the imperial examinations.

Compared to serving as a county magistrate or instructor in a county, seeking an official position at the prefectural school is undoubtedly a better choice.

Moreover, Old Master Cui was also at the prefectural school.

Being near the water gives you an advantage.

This is a good opportunity to learn a lot from him, and my martial arts skills will definitely improve faster.

Zhong Xuan immediately bowed:

"Then I thank you in advance, Brother Jiang."

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