The heavens set sail from the courtyard

Chapter 354
Wang Gang unfolded the test paper and found that the questions given by the county government were not difficult, they were all fill-in-the-blank questions from the Four Books and Five Classics.

That is to say the previous sentence and silently write the next sentence.

Wang Gang had long memorized the Four Books and Five Classics by heart, and wrote almost immediately without hesitation.

The same is true for Sheng Changbai on the other side. He was overjoyed when he saw the paper.

The Sheng family is a scholarly family, all children have to read and learn characters from an early age, and the Four Books and Five Classics are the only reading materials before the age of ten, probably for children's exams.

The county exam is the first exam for children, so the questions are relatively simple, but if you want to pass, you must answer all the questions correctly.

There were three county examinations in a row, and the amount of questions in each examination was very large.

In other words, even if you write a typo, you will fail the assessment.

Although Wang Gang felt that the exam was stable, he didn't dare to be careless. He had to think twice before writing every word.

There is no chance to revise the test paper, and if you make a mistake, you will be out, so everyone will be cautious before answering.

There is a time limit for each exam, only two hours, and if the time is exceeded, you will be out.

Next to Wang Gang was an examinee who looked about [-] years old. He didn't know if he had written a wrong question, so he suddenly yelled.

"what!"

The invigilator yelled loudly: "The examination room is an important place, no unreasonable noise is allowed."

"My lord, I made a typo, can you give me another test paper." The man begged bitterly.

"There is only one test paper for each person." The invigilator said ruthlessly.

The man went completely crazy, dropped the brush and ran out of the examination room.

The proctor walked to his seat, put away the test paper and put it aside.

After this farce, the exam is still going on, but many candidates are affected, and writing is getting slower and slower.

Sheng Changbai finished writing the test paper first, checked it carefully, nodded, and was about to hand in the paper. He couldn't help but glanced in his brother's direction, and the invigilator immediately stopped him.

"It is not allowed to look around in the examination room."

Sheng Changbai hurriedly lowered his head, not daring to look around.

Wang Gang had almost finished writing. After checking that there were no mistakes, he handed in the paper directly, and then transferred to another exam.

For three consecutive days, Wang Gang himself did not remember how many questions he wrote.

After walking out of the examination room, Wang Gang let out a sigh of relief.

Sheng Changbai soon handed in the paper and chased him out.

"Third brother, how did you do in the exam? Do you have the confidence to pass?" Sheng Changbai asked Wang Gang.

"It shouldn't be a problem. I heard from my father that those who are difficult for children will be tested in the government."

Sheng Changbai nodded and said: "The county government's initial test mainly tests the memory of the Four Books and Five Classics, while the government government tests the understanding of their meanings."

Wang Gang said indifferently: "Anyway, the exam is over, it's useless to think too much!"

When the two brothers went out, they immediately saw Wang Ruofu and Lin Sushuang.

Wang Ruofu took Sheng Changbai away directly, as if he didn't want his son to have more contact with Wang Gang.

Although Lin Sushuang was dissatisfied, her mind was full of her son's exam results, so she didn't argue with Wang Ruofu.

"Feng'er, can you pass the exam this time?" Lin Sushuang asked nervously.

"I'll know in two days." Wang Gang said to himself.

Sensing her son's self-confidence, Lin Sushuang felt relieved.

Three days later, Lin Sushuang sent someone to look at the notice posted by the county government. Sure enough, she saw the names of Wang Gang and Sheng Changbai, and immediately went home to announce the good news.

Lin Sushuang rewarded Wang Gang with a lot of money, and stewed a chicken for Wang Gang at noon.

The government office exam is scheduled for two months later, and the time is still three days.

This time Sheng Hong personally took the two brothers there, and said hello to Shangguan by the way.

Naturally, Sheng Hong didn't want to cheat his son and bribe the invigilator, he didn't have that ability either.

After Wang Gang and Sheng Changbai walked into the examination room, they were actually divided into different rooms.

The second exam was obviously more formal than the first one. There were only five candidates in a room, and they sat far apart, so it was impossible to peek.

There were five people in Wang Gang's examination room. He was neither the oldest nor the youngest, so he was directly placed in the middle.

There are more invigilators than candidates in the room.

In addition to the test paper, this exam also gives you an extra blank sheet of paper for you to make a draft, and the test paper is for the final transcription.

The name of each examinee's test paper will be pasted and then corrected, which is very close to the real imperial examination.

Wang Gang unfolded the examination paper and found that there was only one sentence on the paper.

People who have virtue, wisdom, skill and knowledge will always have illnesses.The evil son of the Dugu minister, his worries are also dangerous, and his worries are also deep, so he reaches.

This sentence comes from Mencius. Candidates write an article based on this sentence to explain their understanding.

After Wang Gang got the test paper, he didn't start writing immediately, instead he thought about it for a long time and didn't start writing.

The situation of the other four is similar.

About a quarter of an hour later, Wang Gang already had a draft in his mind. He didn't write directly on the examination paper arrogantly. Instead, he wrote it on the draft paper first, and then revised it again and again. After he was satisfied, he copied the article to the examination paper.

This time, Wang Gang did not hand in the paper in advance, and did not close the paper until the end of the time, and then the second round began.

Three days later, when he came out of the examination room, Wang Gang saw Sheng Changbai and found that he was frowning tightly, as if he was still immersed in the examination, and he was a little worried about gains and losses.

Wang Gang patted Sheng Changbai on the shoulder and said, "Second brother, I've finished writing, it's useless to think about it, go home and wait for news!"

Sheng Changbai sighed, and walked home with his head down like a little adult.

Because Sheng Hong still has official duties, he only asked his servants to send his sons home.

The time waiting for the test results was tough, neither Wang Ruofu nor Lin Sushuang had the mood to make trouble these two days.

Even Sheng Hong himself was absent-minded all day long.

On the contrary, it was Wang Gang himself, who should eat and drink, and continue to practice martial arts, as usual.

Mrs. Sheng said that he has a big heart, which Sheng Changbai can't compare to.

Three days later, the government office released the test results, and Sheng Hong sent his subordinate Dong Rong to look at them.

Soon Dongrong ran back excitedly.

"Master, master, both young masters have won, they are all children."

Hearing Dongrong's voice from a distance, Sheng Hong jumped up early in the morning, waving his fists to express his excitement.

Wang Ruofu happily stopped Dongrong, and asked, "Which place did my son Changbai get in the exam?"

There is also a ranking in the Tongsheng Examination, which is arranged by the government office, and No. 1 can be directly awarded the title of scholar, without the need for a courtyard examination.

"Second Young Master No. 5, Third Young Master No. 2." Dong Rong said honestly.

When Wang Ruofu heard this, his smiling face froze.

"What, Lin Sushuang's son is ranked ahead of Changbai!" Wang Ruofu yelled strangely.

Sheng Hong said: "It's good if you can pass, the ranking in the Tongsheng Exam is not important."

Wang Ruofu was not convinced, but he couldn't say anything more.

When Lin Sushuang learned that Wang Gang had passed the exam, she immediately gave Dongrong two rewards, and she couldn't close her mouth with joy.

Especially when he heard that Wang Gang ranked No.2, and his ranking was still ahead of Sheng Changbai, he danced happily.

Wang Gang was curious, who came first in the exam?

Later, Dong Rong found out that Tongsheng Test No. 1 was a 13-year-old boy named Tang Yuan.

Wang Gang had to sigh, in this world, there are hidden dragons and crouching tigers, and it is not easy for a 13-year-old child to beat him.

After passing the Tongsheng Examination, Wang was officially considered a scholar just now, and the next step is to take the Academy Examination for Scholars.

Scholars already have fame and fame, and can enjoy some gentry privileges, such as not paying taxes and not serving as soldiers.

The college examination is also called the Taoist examination, which is invigilated by each state, Taoist, and Taiwan. It is more than ten times more difficult than the Tongsheng examination. It stands to reason that anyone who has obtained the qualification of Tongsheng can participate.

However, Sheng Hong deliberately asked his two sons to postpone taking the hospital examination for a few years.

The reason is also simple, with Wang Gang and Sheng Changbai's current knowledge, they will inevitably lose their names in the college examination, and there is no possibility of passing the examination.

Moreover, the hospital examination is different from the children's examination. Eating, drinking and drinking must be strictly monitored. In addition to the requirements for knowledge, there are greater demands on physical strength.

Sheng Hong hoped that his two sons would try again after they were adults.

Of course Sheng Changbai would not object to his father's decision, and Wang Gang didn't care, but Wang Ruofu would not do it.

"Changbai has just passed the childbirth test, and it is time to take advantage of the victory and pursue it. After a few years, his energy will be worn out."

Wang Ruofu was not reconciled to the fact that Wang Gang did better in the exam than her son, and wanted to regain his place in the college exam.

After all, Sheng Changbai was older than Wang Gang, and had studied with Mr. Wang for a period of time, so he naturally had an advantage over Wang Gang in the college examination.

"What do you know? Yangzhou is full of literary style, and the college examination is relatively strict. I want to wait for two years and take Changbai and Changfeng to Bianjing to take the examination. By the way, I will familiarize myself with the examination in advance." Sheng Hong said unhappily.

"There's nothing wrong with trying it out, whether it can be achieved is also an experience." Wang Ruofu insisted.

Sheng Hong frowned, turned to look at Sheng Changbai, and asked, "Changbai, what do you think?"

Sheng Changbai thought for a long time before saying: "Father, I want to try."

Sheng Hong looked at Wang Gang again and asked, "What about you? Do you want to try it too?"

Wang Gang said indifferently: "Since the eldest brother wants to go, I will risk my life to accompany the gentleman."

Sheng Hong said unhappily: "That's to take the exam, how do you say it looks like going to the battlefield."

Wang Gang smiled and said, "The examination room is like a battlefield."

Sheng Hong's eyes lit up, and he was finally persuaded by Wang Gang.

"Okay, since the two of you brothers have made up your mind, let's go and have a try!"

(End of this chapter)