The happy life of a prodigal

The first question is about the disaster in the Central Plains and how to deal with it.

The second question is about how to consolidate the border defenses of the four northern states.

The first question did not exceed the syllabus, and many scholars had expected that this question would be asked in this provincial examination.

However, the second question is beyond many people's expectations.

After all, consolidating the border defense is the job of the warriors, so what does it have to do with the scholars?

Even if they become officials in the DPRK, unless they reach the level of a cabinet scholar, they probably won't have the opportunity to come into contact with this issue.

Moreover, it would not be a big surprise if this topic was on the paper of the general examination, but for the rural examination, it is a bit like using a sledgehammer.

Therefore, many candidates feel a little worried when they see these two questions.

The first question is okay, it is nothing more than quoting the words of the sages, asking the emperor how to cultivate himself, how to cultivate his character...

However, this second question...

Most of the scholars only read the books of sages and sages, and they didn't hear anything outside the window. They might have heard of it in the four northern states and knew that it was the boundary between the Great Chu and the grassland, and they were always facing the impact of the grassland barbarians.

Any more...don't know.

How does this make them answer the question?

After Fang Xiu saw it, he smiled.

If there is anyone in the entire capital who really understands the situation in the four northern states, except for the old emperor, the Minister of the Ministry of War, and the three great scholars of the cabinet, he belongs to himself!

After all, under his command, there is a real school lieutenant who came from the four northern states. Of course, Liang Hu is now the general of Zhonglang.

Some time ago, when he had nothing to do, Fang Xiu's favorite thing was to warm a pot of wine, move a chair, sit on the open space, and listen to Liang Hu talk about the things he encountered when he was in the four northern states.

Although it is not possible to remember every detail in his heart, it is enough for him to understand the situation of the four northern states and the grasslands.

As for the first question, it is nothing more than a middle school geography question, and it is not difficult.

Therefore, Fang Xiu only had two hours to finish writing these two policy theories.

At this time, there are still two hours before the end of the exam.

Let him do useless waiting here, it is better to go back to the house early to sleep.

So, he stood up from his chair and shouted outside: "Hand in the paper!"

The voice was extremely penetrating. In an instant, all the candidates in the Tribute Academy heard his voice, and all showed shocked expressions.

Hanlin, the invigilator, was dumbfounded when he heard this.

After a while, Hanlin finally came to his senses, got up and walked to Fang Xiu's examination room, looked at him, and asked, "Is it you who want to hand in the test paper?"

Fang Xiu asked: "Is it not possible?"

When Hanlin got the affirmative answer, the expression on his face became a little weird, he nodded, and said, "Yes..."

After he finished speaking, he took a step forward, put away the examination papers on the table, and said, "You can go out, and you must not make any noise along the way, let alone communicate with other candidates.

If you are found to be in collusion with other candidates, you will be punished as cheating! "

When Fang Xiu heard this, he nodded and said flatly, "Okay."

After finishing speaking, he got up and walked out of the Gongyuan.

That Hanlin stood where he was, watching Fang Xiu's back gradually disappear from his sight, still in a daze.

After so many years, it seems to be the first time I heard that some candidates handed in the papers in advance during the imperial examination...

simply......

That Hanlin shook his head, sighed in his heart for the examinee's parents, and after sealing up the test paper, he stopped thinking about it.

At the gate of Gongyuan.

The township examination has not yet ended, but many people have gathered.

Most of them are family members of candidates.

Standing at the door one by one, talking in low voices.

Among them, a middle-aged man looked a little dazzling among the crowd.

Because, among these many people, only he was dressed the most shabby.

Moreover, he was the only one who didn't discuss with others, but stood on tiptoes looking into the courtyard, as if this could comfort his nervous heart.

Next to him, another middle-aged man saw this scene, patted him on the shoulder, and persuaded him: "There are still two hours to finish...

No matter how anxious you are, your son will not come out at this time. "

Hearing this, the middle-aged man showed embarrassment on his face, squeezed out a smile, and said: "Thank you."

then......

Continue to tiptoe and look inside.

When others saw this scene, they stopped blocking it.

Anyway, it's only two hours, since he wants to do this, then let him.

The person who reminded him before shook his head, and then continued to discuss with the person next to him: "I also think that one of the strategies this time must be related to the disaster in the Central Plains, but I don't know what the other one will test..."

"The other test is to do one's best and obey the destiny...but this one must be grasped.

To be honest with this brother, Quanzi has already made ten articles on the disaster situation in the Central Plains before, and I only hope that it can be consistent with the examiner's thinking. "

"..."

The two were discussing enthusiastically, when a voice suddenly came from the side: "Come, come!"

"Coming? What's coming!?"

"Gong Yuan! Someone from the Gong Yuan has come out!"

Everyone was discussing something, but when they heard this sentence, they raised their heads in unison and looked at Gong Yuan.

Sure enough, a figure could be vaguely seen in the distance, gradually approaching, obviously the examinee who had finished the test.

"This...isn't there still two hours left?"

"Could it be...the paper was handed in ahead of time?"

"Submit the paper early? This is a rural exam, how could someone hand in the paper early, unless someone is insane!"

As soon as the man finished speaking, someone in front had already recognized the figure in the Gong Yuan.

"I know him, he seems to be... the son of Fangfu!"

"Young Master of the Fang Mansion?"

When everyone heard this, they were stunned, and then they all showed sudden expressions.

After a while, someone sighed: "Oh, it turned out to be him..."

The voice was flat, in stark contrast to the previous surprise and doubt.

It sounds like...

As it should be.

In other words, the son of this Fangfu should have handed in the papers in advance.

If he didn't hand in the papers in advance, it would seem abnormal.

In fact, many people think so.

What can't this guy do?

Compared with the things he had done before, handing in the papers ahead of time during the township examination was nothing.

After all, in the eyes of many people, the fact that Fang Xiu participated in the imperial examination as an official student was a joke in itself.

A guy whose ancestors have been Qiu Ba for three generations, taking the imperial examination?

A dandy who only knows nothing about doing business on weekdays, taking part in the imperial examination?

An insane man suffering from brain disease, taking part in the imperial examination?

They would rather believe that their son can win the high school, and they don't believe that this well-known prodigal son can win the high school...

Chapter 369 The young master will definitely win!

As Fang Xiu got closer, the discussions in front of the Tribute Court became more and more heated.

However, when Fang Xiu walked out of the Tribute Court, the discussions stopped abruptly.

Everyone looked at Fang Xiu with a very strange look, which seemed to be disdainful, but also seemed to be mixed with other emotions, such as envy, jealousy... maybe even hatred.

Fang Xiu didn't care about this, and walked straight to the carriage of Fang's mansion not far away.

"It's really you!"

It was Zhao Yan who spoke.

At this moment, she stared at Fang Xiu without blinking her beautiful eyes, and said in surprise, "Isn't there still two hours left? Why are you coming out now?"

Fang Xiu spread his hands and said casually, "I've finished all the questions, what are you doing here?"

After Zhao Yan heard this, she looked at him suspiciously.

Although she has never participated in the imperial examination and has no chance to participate in the imperial examination, she has heard a little about the questions of the imperial examination.

The last round lasted four hours. It took one hour just to read the questions, solve the questions, and conceive the idea. It took at least two hours to answer the questions, and another hour was to modify the language and check the full text for any taboos.

From this point of view, the young master of Fangfu omitted all the steps and simply answered the question?

Does such a test paper have a chance to pass?

Zhao Yan looked at Fang Xiu, but still couldn't hold back and asked, "Do you think you can hit it?"

Fang Xiu shrugged and said, "Wen Qu Xing descends to earth, do you think you can win?"

When Zhao Yan heard this, she gave him an angry look.

This guy is the only one who talks about shamelessly saying that he is Wenqu Xingxia.

Xiu'er at the side nodded solemnly, and said softly: "I believe in the young master, the young master will definitely win!"

Fang Xiu showed a smile on his face, stretched out his hand and rubbed Xiu'er's little head, and said, "Xiu'er is still talking, I like to listen..."

"Regardless of whether you passed the exam or not, it's already over, and there's nothing to say. Zuihua Pavilion has a new dish today, called Zhuangyuan Jidi. It's my treat, let's go!"

At this time, Wu Yi suddenly spoke.

The parents of the examinees in front of the tribute courtyard felt a little absurd as they watched the Fang Mansion's gorgeous carriage leave.

If such people can pass the exam, what hope does the court have?

All of a sudden, there was another heated discussion in front of the Tribute Court.

............

Snapper.

Emperor Chu was processing the memorial when he suddenly remembered something and asked, "Is today the day for the test?"

Behind him, Liu Cheng said respectfully: "Yes, Your Majesty."

The Emperor Chu received a positive answer, slowly put down the memorial in his hand, and asked again: "Can Xin'an Bo go to the Gongyuan?"

Liu Cheng replied: "Reporting to Your Majesty, there has been a report from the Tribute Court. Xin'anbo has indeed entered the Tribute Court. He should have participated in the general examination."

Hearing this, Emperor Chu nodded in relief, and said, "He finally did not disappoint me..."

At this time, Liu Cheng showed hesitation on his face. After thinking about it, he still said truthfully: "Your Majesty, it's just..."

Having said that, he paused, as if hesitating.

Chu Huang looked back at him, and said lightly: "If there is anything, it's okay to say."

"Yes, Your Majesty..."

Hearing this, Liu Cheng continued: "It's just that the Xin'anbo Township Examination was not over yet, so he left the examination room early. It is said that he was two hours earlier than the other students."

"Two hours?"

Chu Huang frowned and murmured.