After the cannon fodder father and daughter married into the family, the whole family regretted it

The next day, as soon as Qin Yan arrived at the academy, he found Master Wei and told him that he wanted to take the county examination next year.

Master Wei didn't say anything, but took him directly to see the dean.

As soon as Fang Nanzhi took out the book, she saw her brother coming. Knowing that it was about the imperial examination, she became a little nervous.

When the dean heard his thoughts, he was not surprised at all, just like Master Wei.

"We've all seen the test you took last time. You've been studying with Master Wei. Since you're here today, how about taking this opportunity to test you a little?"

As an ordinary student, it takes some courage to be tested by Mr. Zheng without any preparation.

Qin Yan's expression remained unchanged: "Okay."

Mr. Zheng admired him very much in his heart, but he did not show it on his face: "Then let's go next door."

"No need!" Fang Nanzhi said anxiously, "Just take the test here, sir. I want to see it too!"

If the student wanted to see it, there was no reason why he couldn't. Mr. Zheng nodded, sat in his seat and thought for a moment, preparing paper and pen.

"Just this one question, try it."

Qin Yan leaned over to the table, and Fang Nanzhi also leaned over to see what the question was.

It’s just one question, and it’s naturally a very important policy proposal.

Mr. Zheng’s question was very short: discuss the pros and cons of border trade.

When Master Wei saw this, he couldn't help but be a little surprised.

When the dean sets questions, it is rare for them to be so broad. Usually, the questions he sets will be specific to a certain event, policy or decree.

Qin Yan also realized it, but instead of asking, he began to think about it.

Fang Nanzhi had not yet learned what border trade was. Seeing that her brother was just silent and not writing, she gradually became anxious for him, but she was afraid to disturb him, so she sat aside and rubbed her hands.

After a while, Qin Yan picked up the pen and wrote on the paper!

"Border trade has been a practice for several dynasties. People exchange goods with each other, and merchants exchange money with each other..."

While he was writing, Mr. Zheng and Mr. Wei were already reading along, their eyes becoming brighter and brighter the more they read.

Qin Yan talked about how mutual trade had been practiced for generations, with border trade taking place in peacetime and a lot of wealth accumulated as a result.

Not only that, the exchange of people and goods between the two places also brought different cultural customs. Through this understanding, the court could also understand the trends more promptly. Generally, when the situation was tense, the first place to be closed on the border was the trading post.

After discussing the benefits of mutual trade, Qin Yan changed his tone and began to point out the disadvantages. Zheng Juren clearly felt that his writing from here on was very radical and the content of his discussion was not as empty as before.

He pointed out that because mutual trade required strict management by the government, the border market had always required a large amount of manpower. However, after going through several dynasties and generations, the border was far away from the court, and problems arose the fastest.

Mutual trade involves interests, corruption is rampant, and the rules are complicated...

Some even used the market as a cover to run a black market on the border, selling banned goods, even people, important intelligence, etc.

Even Master Wei was particularly surprised. Qin Yan wrote without hesitation. It did not seem like he was asked to write a policy paper at the last minute. Instead, it seemed as if he had been investigating the border trade for a long time.

After Qin Yan finished writing the last word, Mr. Zheng slowly exhaled and looked at Master Wei.

Both of them saw a variety of emotions including surprise and excitement in each other's eyes.

Fang Nanzhi saw that they were silent, and although her husband did not look dissatisfied, she could not help but feel anxious and could not help asking.

"Sir, did my brother answer well?"

Only then did Mr. Zheng smile a little, picked up the paper with Qin Yan's answer, read it again, and put it aside.

"Let's not talk about anything else, just talking about this one policy paper. Among all the students I know, there is no better one."

A smile also appeared on Qin Yan's face.

He passed the exam, of course. Zheng Juren looked down at him and said, "But your legs..."

Qin Yan knew that this was a question he would inevitably have to answer in the next imperial examination, and he was mentally prepared.

Amidst the shocked expressions of Mr. Zheng and Master Wei, he stood up from his wheelchair and slowly sat down again.

He came here today after taking the rejuvenation pill.

"My legs are slowly recovering, but I haven't walked for so long that even a short walk is extremely tiring. I need to slowly recover."

When Master Wei heard about this for the first time, he was overjoyed!

"That's great! I've always felt sorry for you. You're the most knowledgeable of my students right now. If you can truly recover and take the imperial examination, I'll have fulfilled a wish!"

Qin Yan felt very embarrassed: "I'm sorry to have made you worry, sir."

Mr. Zheng sighed slightly.

From the first time they met, he knew that Qin Yan was an ambitious student and that he was definitely not someone who could be retained in any mountain village or county town. However, because he was young and had difficulty moving, he deliberately wanted to suppress him.

They said they were suppressing him, but they didn't do anything. They just didn't give him any special treatment because of his talent.

But now...

Mr. Zheng and Master Wei looked at each other again.

"Sir, please agree to my brother's proposal. He is very talented. If he passes the exam right away, it will bring honor to our academy!"

It was a very happy thing. Mr. Zheng was made to laugh and cry by his own student.

"Your teacher has a reputation for being a scholar, so why do you think teaching in a college is just for the sake of face?"

He shook his head and this time looked at Qin Yan: "During this period, your performance has been observed by your teacher and I. Although you are young, you have a calm temperament. The academy rarely lets young students go on stage. Sometimes we worry that they can't bear the pressure of going on stage."

Qin Yan nodded: "I understand, but I have self-awareness and know that the imperial examination is not easy. I will not be too ambitious, nor will I belittle myself."

His personality made his words very convincing.

Mr. Zheng nodded: "Okay, I agree."

"That's great, brother, that's great!"

Fang Nanzhi endured it for a long time, and suddenly jumped up, as if she was happier than if she could take the imperial examination. But because she was in front of the teacher after all, she restrained herself a little and jumped around her brother and then stopped.

"Also, Qin Yan, starting tomorrow, come and study with me for an hour after school every day. Remember to go home and tell your family to pick you up."

"it is good!"

Qin Yan was excited. He knew that the dean was willing to use his energy to take extra care of him. Apart from his sister, he had never heard of any other student who could do this.

It was hard for him not to be excited to receive guidance from the Juren.

Fang Nanzhi was also happy for her brother and smiled with her hands on her face.

Mr. Zheng glanced at his student, who was grinning from ear to ear, and said, "Nanzhi, you'll be studying for an extra hour the same as your brother."

Fang Nanzhi: Ah?

The smile will literally disappear.

On the way home from class that day, Qin Yan told Fang Tong about this incident. After returning home, he also told his mother during dinner.

This is great news, the whole family is so happy!

Only Fang Nanzhi was left, holding her rice bowl, looking a little disheveled.