A powerful minister of the Song Dynasty

Chapter 217 The champion is here!

Lu Lejian's rhetorical question.

In fact, it also reflects the mentality of most people.

If you, Song Shier, jokingly want to take the imperial examination and become a top scholar, then everyone will say that they also want to take the imperial examination.

But in fact, when you, Song Twelve, really pass the imperial examination, the bond between us brothers will become weaker!

"Hey, Twelfth Brother, you really are my brother."

Wang Tai stared at Song Xuan from the side:

"My father deserves to be enshrined in the Imperial Ancestral Temple. Even an outstanding son like me couldn't pass the imperial examination. Are you really going to pass the imperial examination?"

"Hahaha."

Even Song Hao couldn't hold it anymore.

Of course he knew that Song Xuan had said that he wanted to take the imperial examination.

But not long after he finished speaking, he was able to pass the exam.

Is it possible to do it without any use of any top-scoring notes or top-scoring tutoring?

Impossible, he doesn't have that ability!
Just call him a child prodigy in private. Are you really a child prodigy?
With my father's personality, there will never be a child prodigy in our family.

Song Ming was also very excited.

If Song Xuan really passes the imperial examination and becomes the top scholar, then our Song family in Ningling County will become famous!

Song Xuan then spread his hands and said:
"Don't get excited. What if another dark horse emerges and wins the title of Jieyuan in Yingtian Prefecture, and I, Song Twelve, will still be a failure?"

"Impossible!" Lu Lejian gritted his teeth and said:

"We all passed the exam, but you, Song Twelve, didn't. You're the top scorer!"

"You really are, really, oh my!"

"I'm so angry."

Several people started arguing again.

When Zhao Gai heard that he was the second place, he couldn't help but shake his head.

It seems that there is still some gap in my strength.

Since it is impossible to achieve the goal of winning three prizes in a row, it is acceptable to win the top prize in the future.

"I just don't know who's number one?"

Just as Zhao Gai's doubts were resolved, he heard a voice from the platform:
"Yingtian Prefecture held its first-place exam. Song Xuan, a student from Yingtian Academy, was named the top scorer."

The list of test results is not that grand.

There will be no special explanation for the second and third places.

Only the first place winner in the exam would say a few more lines of poetry.

It's just two sentences.

"Song Xuan!"

"Song Xuan?"

"It's really him!"

The top performer Yu Linglong opened her cherry lips wide and stood there in a daze for a moment.

"Miss, didn't Zhao Gai have a 90% chance of winning the title? How did Song Xuan pull it off?"

Listening to the maid's complaints, Yu Linglong didn't know what to say.

Her plan completely failed.

I can only admire Mother Ding's vision, which is really beyond her reach.

"This Song Twelve is truly not an ordinary person."

Yu Linglong let out a long breath.

In the Song Dynasty, only those who passed the imperial examination could truly achieve the status of a superior person.

Song Xuan is no longer an ordinary elementary school student, even though he has considerable abilities.

Only when you take the imperial examination and achieve good results can you be truly considered capable.

Yu Linglong understood the gap between their status and the growing gap between them.

As for the thought of making fun of him just now, Yu Linglong didn't dare to think about it anymore.

"Did I hear correctly?"

Even though Lu Lejian had always believed it just now.

Song Xuan is the only candidate to be the top scorer in the imperial examination.

But after hearing that his name was indeed the top scorer, Lu Lejian still didn't dare to believe it easily.

I was just saying it casually, how did it become true?
"You heard that right."

Zhang Fangping had come back to his senses from his ecstasy and grinned:

"Brother Twelve really won the first place in the imperial examination of Yingtian Prefecture!"

"You bastard! We study together every day, why did he get the top prize?"

Wang Tai was indignant.

He found that he was a bit far behind Song Xuan, the first place.

Could it be that he will really become the top scorer in the imperial examination in the future?

That won't work.

Wang Tai felt that the top spot had always been in his pocket.

But when he took a closer look at the people around him who were laughing, he found that many of them were stronger than him!
Straight bastard.

How did I become classmates with this group of perverts?
Wouldn’t he trample me underfoot in the palace examination in the future?
"Ha ha ha ha."

Song Xuan flicked his folding fan and said, "I told you long ago that I would win the title of Jie Yuan, but none of you believed me!"

Zhang Fangping, who was leaning against the tree trunk, immediately raised his hand:

"Twelfth Brother, I believe you!"

Although Bao Zheng felt that Song Xuan's good results were nothing, he still admired him for doing what he said.

"Me too."

Listen to Bao Zheng's repetition.

Wang Xiuyong was still squatting there, laughing.

Even though he was the last one, there were still many people behind him.

Song Hao's mouth was wide open and he didn't close it until this moment.

Because he really heard that the top scorer in Yingtian Prefecture was his own younger brother Song Twelve.

The key point is that Song Xuan didn’t read any of the top scholar notes.

Even the top scorer in the imperial examination never gave him any tutoring.

Looking at myself again, it was with the help of these two things that I was able to rank tenth in the exam.

Even I have the experience of passing the hair analysis test.

There is absolutely no comparison.

Why is there such a big gap between people's homes?

"Fifth brother, Twelfth Brother has really passed the Jieyuan exam!"

"Yingtian Prefecture Jieyuan!"

Song Ming patted Song Hao's shoulder excitedly.

This is more exciting than being on the list again.

He looked proud of himself.

This shows that the family has the potential to take off in the future.

As long as Song Xuan is a high-ranking official, even if he wants to avoid suspicion.

But the officialdom will also benefit these people of their clan.

In today's era, who can cut off their entire family?
They were born as one.

"Yes."

Song Hao nodded blankly.

I couldn't accept this result for a while.

This news is really shocking!

This was a huge difference from his previous expectations.

"Okay, okay, this really brings glory to our Song family."

When Song Xuan heard the result, he also breathed a sigh of relief.

After all, the boasts he made back then were actually realized, and Song Xuan was quite proud of it.

He did not lose face in front of everyone and was successful.

In every respect, it is excellent.

As for the last time he failed the exam, Song Xuan felt really bitter.

"Song Twelve, you have to treat me to a meal and comfort my wounded heart."

Lu Lejian immediately grabbed Song Xuan's arm:
"Let's go around Hongtaifang. You can ask the courtesan Yu Linglong to drink with us. She will do you a favor."

"Forget about it. Yu Linglong doesn't like you, a person who is not the top scholar."

"Ahhhhh, I'm going to kill you!"

Faced with Wang Tai being stabbed, Lu Lejian immediately screamed.

"Hahaha."

Wang Tai looked indifferent:

"There's no point in talking so much. My ranking is higher than yours anyway!"

"I'm so angry."

In this small team, except for Wang Xiuyong who is at the bottom, everyone ranks higher than Lu Lejian.

Everyone was playing and joking here, and then listened to Yan Shu's announcement.

"Tomorrow at 5:00 PM, we will host a banquet at the government office for students who have passed the Fajie exam. I hope everyone will come."

Han Qi and others also participated last year.

In fact, this kind of thing is very common.

If local officials entertain these students, they may be able to pass the imperial examinations and make further progress in the future.

In particular, many officials have come from the imperial examination system, so they can share their experience and give them some advice.

These are all very common methods.

In the later Ming and Qing dynasties, this was generally the position of the master, and the relationship between everyone became closer.

After learning the final result, there was another banquet and everyone thanked Yan Shu again.

But there are still many people who are unwilling to leave.

He wanted to get closer to the red list to see if the government had missed his name.

In short, one family is happy, while several families are sad.

This is just like the second round of civil servant interview exams, with an acceptance rate of three to one.

Yu Linglong was wearing a veil and walking slowly on the road.

Just now she saw Song Twelve and his group of young men running home in a hurry.

One of them even suggested that Song Twelve treat them to a drink at Hongtaifang with the courtesan. Yu Linglong wanted to hear Song Xuan's exact response.

But Song Twelve said, "You wish. I don't have time to go."

Yu Linglong suddenly felt a little lonely.

It turns out that Song Shier really doesn't like women like me!

But Yu Linglong quickly cheered up.

Mother Ding is right. He will become one of the top scholars in the imperial examination in the future. How can he marry a prostitute?
That is, while you are still young and have some capital, you can get close to these future top scorers and label yourself.

Only in this way can it be sold at a good price.

In the future, I will use my connections to change my status and marry someone with good character so that I can have a stable life.

Otherwise, even if you become a concubine of those high-ranking officials, it would not be safe.

No matter whether you are pregnant or not, they will just treat you as an object.

"Miss, is Song Twelve still not getting the hang of things?"

The maid beside her looked quite indignant:

"How could he not like the young lady?"

"He must be clueless!"

Yu Linglong's smile under the veil was very forced.

She believed what Song Xuan said and liked women with that kind of figure, but she didn't like her own.

I heard that his colleagues in Tokyo are even more attractive. I wonder if Song Shier will go to Tokyo to take the exam in the future.

Forget it.

He definitely would go.

Yu Linglong didn't say anything more, but quickly returned to her home.

Report this matter to Mother Ding and try to get more information about Song Xuan to increase his own value.

Mother Ding's eyes lit up. Most of the men she looked at with these eyes were close friends.

"We have to spread the word and add more scenes for you. This way we can sell you for a higher price in the future and earn enough money to redeem you."

Yu Linglong also nodded heavily. She had no idea about "love" at all.

She just couldn't understand why everyone else liked her, but Song Xuan was the only one who wasn't interested in her. This was what she couldn't understand, and she had to go and see if he could win the top prize.

Now I have given up.

No one can afford to offend a student with a bright future.

Yan Shu looked at the bustling crowd and stood on the high steps, looking at the noisy area. Many heads were looking over there.

He knew clearly that it was the small group that Song Xuan, the top scorer in the Yingtian Prefecture, belonged to.

Yan Shu looked at those people, and none of them failed the exam.

It seems that what Fan Zhongyan said, their Qinglong mutual aid study group still has a very strong effect, and it should be emulated in the academy in the future.

Fan Zhongyan had his hands behind his back with a smile on his face.

Although more students were not on the list, he had just counted them.

This time, the number of people from Yingtian Academy on the list has increased greatly.

After the crowd dispersed, he wanted to take a closer look to see if he had missed any.

"Dean, our Yingtian Academy has taken all the top ten spots."

Wang Zhu was extremely excited, not to mention that there were many students from the academy waiting behind him.

This time the academy can finally be proud of itself!
No more people will tell you that you spent so much money but didn’t see any effect.

The explosive effect now makes Wang Zhu a little unbelievable.

"Why are you panicking?"

Fan Zhongyan glanced at Wang Zhu:
"The truth will be revealed in next year's palace examination!"

The students of the academy did well in the exams. Wang Zhu, a newly-minted Jinshi, did not become an official but chose to teach. With such achievements, he would naturally have a bright spot on his resume.

In the future, I can rest assured that he will do the higher-level work of "education".

"understand."

Wang Zhu rubbed his hands excitedly.

He really didn't expect that his classmates in Class A would give him so many surprises.

Han Qi's achievement of Jieyuan was attributed to Wang Zhu, which may be considered a bit far-fetched.

But Song Xuan was a failed student who rose to become the top scholar, so this credit must be attributed to Wang Zhu no matter what.

After all, Fan Zhongyan was an official.

Even though he has achieved certain results, he still treats many things as nothing more than a slightly dirty corner of his clothes.

Wang Zhu laughed:

"Dean, Song Twelve really didn't disappoint us. He passed the imperial examination and became the highest-ranking official. I'm beginning to look forward to him standing out in the Spring Examination as well."

Fan Zhongyan nodded slightly:
"During this time, you should also teach him more. As for his earlier request to travel and study, don't waste too much time on it."

"Give him a month to go to either Tokyo or Luoyang. I suggest Luoyang, where the academic atmosphere is excellent. After returning from his study tour, he should continue studying and strive to pass the provincial exam."

Fan Zhongyan stroked his beard and could not help but sigh:
"This is only the first stage of passing the imperial examination. There are two more difficult stages ahead. Then Song Xuan will compete with outstanding students from all over the country."

"Yes, we should never underestimate the heroes of the world."

Wang Zhu said he kept it in mind.

Having been a teacher for such a long time, I have witnessed with my own eyes that the students I have taught have made great progress and achieved good results.

I am really happy.

Song Xuan and others trotted back home, shouting.

Song Hao's smile was also very forced.

He was actually pulled here by the happy Song Ming.

"Song Twelve has won the top prize in the imperial examination." Zhang Fangping shouted along the street.

"Twelfth brother passed the exam!"

“It’s really good!”

"Yes, yes, in the entire Yingtian Prefecture, Song Twelve is the one who deserves to be the first place winner and become the prime minister!"

"I've known for a long time that Twelve Brother is a man of great ability. Jieyuan is nothing. He will definitely take the top spot in the imperial examination in the future."

"Yes, yes, it's a great honor for us neighbors."

Song Xuan still has an excellent reputation among the people of Songcheng.

At least in his hometown he is known as the chief of the three evils.

Song Xuanzhong understood Yuan and was called back to the shop.

Now several secret agents from the Imperial City Division heard the news.

He stared at a group of people jumping into Song Xuan's house.

"Twelfth brother, he really understands the Yuan Dynasty."

"I've always felt he had great potential, but I never thought he would pass the exam so quickly."

"Yeah, that's a pity!"

"What a pity." Gao Zunfu stood up from the stool:
"Cheer up quickly. Perhaps more people will come to Song Twelve's place in the next few days. We must prepare enough materials so that we can make money."

"Yes, yes, we must not forget the important things!"

To tell the truth.

It was the first time that Song Hao and his companion entered the house that Song Xuan had bought in Songcheng.

Song Ming wanted to visit Song Xuan before, but Song Hao disagreed.

Song Xuan has worked hard to do business here, and he didn't invite us, so there's no need to go there with a flattering face!
"Twelfth brother's shop is really quite big."

Song Ming had seen Song Xuan’s cold paste shop before, which was not very big.

Now this place where lottery tickets are sold is really spacious.

There is also the prize-drawing machine in the middle that is worth a fortune and has a dedicated account.

Before Song Hao could take a closer look, he was pulled into the backyard.

"Tao Hong, I've passed the imperial examination and are having a party tonight."

Song Xuan immediately shouted:
"Please invite everyone we know to the banquet. Jiao Ming, you'll have to work hard today. Bring Madam He and the others to help."

"Good good."

Although Tao Hong had long been tired of hearing Song Xuan say that he would win the first place in the imperial examination, he seemed extremely excited when he actually won.

Song Xuan is indeed on the right track so soon!

Several helpers naturally began to congratulate.

Song Xuan waved his hand and went back to prepare some wedding money so that everyone could share in the joy.

He Sandeng's family expressed their gratitude again.

Song Xuan said with a grin:
"Celebrating my success is like celebrating for you guys."

"Humph." Lu Lejian curled his lips.
"I have to write a letter first and ask my family to prepare it for me. What's the point of celebrating here with you?"

"Yes, yes, I almost forgot."

Wang Tai also said excitedly: "I want to write a letter to my mother too."

"Your third brother-in-law is Su Qi. I believe he has already told your family the news."

Listening to Lu Lejian's words, Wang Tai quickly shook his head:
"It's different. He is him and I am me."

"I passed the exam on my own merit, so I have to write to my mother in person to let her know."

Wang Tai was also afraid that someone would say that he was admitted because of his family connections.

"Don't worry, Su Yunyunshi won't cheat you. If anyone cheats, it will be his son Su Shunqin."

"Yes, yes, I want to write too."

Everyone rushed to Sanwei Bookstore on the second floor.

Song Hao felt a little uneasy when he saw that Song Xuan's classmates were more familiar with the layout of Song Xuan's home than he was.

"Twelfth brother, we should also write letters to make our family happy."

Song Ming didn't care about that. They both had passed the exam a long time ago, so there was no way to announce the good news. It would be embarrassing if they didn't pass the exam.

But Song Xuan is different. He passed the imperial examination and became the top scorer in Yingtian Prefecture.

Truly one in a million!

As a member of the family, who wouldn't be excited?
"Seventh Brother, what you said makes sense. Then should I write a letter to Grandpa to announce the good news?"

"Yeah."

Song Ming was stunned for a moment and then nodded. He suddenly remembered what kind of person his third uncle was.

I'm afraid that by then he will come over and disgust my twelfth brother.

Song Hao was in a complicated mood. He was also very disappointed with his father, who always held him back.

As for the twelfth brother's choice, there is nothing wrong with it.

"Fifth and Seventh Brothers, please go upstairs and sit for a while to think about how to write to Grandfather."

"it is good."

Song Hao and the other two followed Song Xuan up the stairs and entered Sanwei Bookstore, where they were immediately stunned.

(End of this chapter)