The evil forces roaming the heavens

Chapter 1225 You and money are not important to me!

In the prosperous city of Jinling, drizzling rain falls.
Looking at the children who were cleaning the house and the maids, Zhang Cheng lay leisurely in the rocking chair.

Patting his thighs with his palms, Zhang Cheng sang Huangmei Opera.
Coming to Zhang Cheng's side, Cuizhu said softly, "Sir, don't forget, Brother Wei wants you to go and watch the results announcement this afternoon!"

"I know, don't worry, sister!"

Zhang Cheng smiled as he spoke to the green bamboo.

"By the way, sir, Madam is asking you, has the master replied to your letter recently?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng speaking, Cuizhu became curious.

"Father's letter? Of course I replied. I'll give it to mother after I finish reading it in a few days!"

Hearing Cuizhu's words, Zhang Cheng quickly stood up and walked outside.

Cuizhu looked at Zhang Cheng in confusion and was surprised. Since there was a letter, why not give it to the lady now?

However, considering the young master's recent changes, Cuizhu chose not to ask more questions. After all, the young master must have his own reasons for doing so!

Holding a blue oil-paper umbrella, Zhang Cheng walked out, rolled up his robe, and walked forward step by step.

Looking at the shops hawking their wares on the street and the many scholars running in the rain, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but chuckle.

Because today is a big day, the results of the provincial examination are announced.
The origin of the imperial examination system began in the Sui Dynasty, and it has reached its peak since the Tang, Song, and Ming reforms.

There are three levels and four tests, namely the academy examination, provincial examination, metropolitan examination, and palace examination!
The academy examination is divided into annual examination and subject examination, for students of Tongsheng and Xiucai respectively!
As for the joint examination, it is for Juren to take the exam and Jinshi, while the palace examination is based on the ranking!

Even if you rank first in the joint examination, you may not necessarily be the top scorer in the palace examination. This depends on the emperor's evaluation of your policy essays. But one thing is certain, the third place must be the one with both talent and learning among all the candidates!

Arriving at a restaurant not far away, Zhang Cheng took a long time to find a seat to sit down.
Walking up, the waiter smiled and asked, "What would you like?"

"Give me a plate of melon seeds and peanuts, and a pot of tea!"

With a smile on his face, Zhang Cheng opened the folding fan in his hand, on which were written two big words: Elegant!

"Okay, please wait a moment, sir!"

After hearing Zhang Cheng's words, the waiter immediately went downstairs to prepare things.
Not long after, when Wei Ge'er arrived, he immediately said with a smile: "Uncle, you made it so hard for me to find you!"

"sit!"

Pointing to Wei Ge'er, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but narrow his eyes and said, "Why did you think of asking uncle out to play today?"

"It's because of yesterday. Grandma knew that today was the day when the results would be announced, so she asked me to bring uncle out to see it!"

Speaking to Zhang Cheng, Wei Geer laughed.
Hearing Wei Ge'er's words, Zhang Cheng felt helpless.

Because although he was a student, it was too difficult for him to pass the examination to become a scholar, a juren, or a jinshi!

After all, he is a "barbarian" who can read but cannot write!

In Jiangnan, there are one million people in one province, but there are no more than 10,000 scholars. As for Juren, they are even rarer.

And even then, I have to take the same exam with all the talented people in the world.
You know how thousands of troops cross a single-plank bridge? The imperial examination in ancient times was even more extreme than this!
Because you not only need knowledge, but also a strong physique. Otherwise, if you take exams for several days in a row and stay huddled in the examination room, you will go crazy!
If you don’t get a bad number, then you still have a chance, but if you get one, I’m sorry, you’ll have to wait another three years!
Therefore, instead of taking the imperial examination, Zhang Cheng would rather join the army at the frontier and become a scholar and a marquis!

"Hey, is there a quarrel down there?"

Just as Zhang Cheng was thinking, Wei Geer couldn't help but speak.
"What's the quarrel? They're trying to find a son-in-law!"

Looking at Wei Ge'er speechlessly, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but complain.
Speaking of this custom, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but want to laugh.

If a wealthy family has a daughter and wants to find a suitable son-in-law, what should they do? They can just wait until the results are announced to arrest the person!

As long as the candidate is unmarried and still young, he or she is their target!
After watching the excitement for a while, Zhang Cheng paid the bill and walked down from the restaurant.

However, when he passed by a scholar, Zhang Cheng stopped, threw down a piece of silver and said, "Brother, your silver fell!"

"Silver?" Hearing Zhang Cheng's words suddenly, the other party turned around immediately, then looked at the broken silver on the ground and said: "I'm sorry, I was too careless! Thank you for your reminder!"

At this point, he immediately bowed to Zhang Cheng and thanked him.

"May I ask your name, brother?"

Looking at the other person, Zhang Cheng smiled.
"My last name is Liu."

After hearing Zhang Cheng's words, the other party also quickly responded.
"Oh, Brother Liu, you must be more careful next time!"

After speaking to Brother Liu in front of him, Zhang Cheng turned around and left with Brother Wei.
But just after he left, Wei Ge'er asked curiously: "Uncle, didn't you drop that silver?"

"It's no problem, it's just a little silver!"

Looking at Wei Ge'er, Zhang Cheng smiled, and a light flashed in his eyes.

In the afternoon, in a blacksmith shop,
The hot fire is forging something.
Zhang Cheng, who looked "thin", was holding a hammer and hitting something.
"Eighty, eighty!"

Zhang Cheng smashed the steel ingot in his hand, slowly shaped it, and then put it into the furnace next to him to continue forging.
Standing in front of the store, the Kriegers looked at the heavy rain with cold faces.

After a long time, when the hundred-fold steel was finally forged, Zhang Cheng continued to cover the blade with soil and burn it.

"My sword-forging competition wasn't in vain! Isn't it finally done?"

Holding a very simple three-edged military bayonet, Zhang Cheng's eyes flashed with coldness.

After he finished all this, he immediately installed the handle and wrapped a thick rope around it to secure the grip.

After night fell, the heavy rain in the city became more violent, making it difficult to see the road ahead.

"Such heavy rain is convenient for me!"

With a smile on his face, Zhang Cheng came to a courtyard, which was the residence of Brother Liu during the day.

After climbing over the wall next to the courtyard, Zhang Cheng pushed open the door.
As the door suddenly broke apart, Liu Bangyou, who was in the room, froze in his place.

But when he saw the man wearing a straw raincoat and dripping with rain, he was immediately surprised and asked, "You, who are you?"

"Brother Liu, don't you recognize me?"

Taking off his bamboo hat, Zhang Cheng revealed his handsome face.
"Why did you come to me?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng in astonishment, Liu Bangyou seemed particularly frightened.
But at this moment, Zhang Cheng smiled and said, "Brother Liu, I want to ask where you got the black incense from!"

"What Wu Xiang? I don't know what you are talking about!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng in fear, Liu Bangyou immediately became extremely frightened after hearing these words.

Because the black incense is related to the Wenxiang Sect. Once it is discovered by the Jinyiwei, congratulations, you are dead!

Looking at Liu Bangyou's flustered face, Zhang Cheng stared at him coldly and said, "Do you think I'm kidding you by coming here?"

"Brother, if you want the money from this morning, I will return it to you now. I have extra money, and I will give it to you."

Taking out the money bag, Liu Bangyou poured all the money onto the table and motioned Zhang Cheng to take it away.
"You and money are not important to me! Do you understand?"

Pulling out the three-edged military bayonet, Zhang Cheng stared at Liu Bangyou and slowly walked forward.
"Brother, calm down, calm down!"

Seeing Zhang Cheng approaching, Liu Bangyou panicked and shouted, "It was given to me by Mr. He Tongzhi!"

Just as Zhang Cheng was about to take action, Liu Bangyou panicked.
"Mr. He Tongzhi?"

Hearing this name, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but frown, because the deputy governor of a prefecture is of the fifth rank!

Could this guy be related to the Smell the Fragrance Sect?
(End of this chapter)