Traveling through time and space to become a child, supporting the family by catching fish and shrim

As long as you understand the question, it will be quite easy to answer.

After all, making money is too easy for Chen Lang.

Even if Chen Lang didn't know how to make money, he could copy down the content about Wang Anshi's reforms in middle school history and use it as the answer to this question.

Although Wang Anshi's reform ultimately failed, it must be admitted that during the years when the reform was implemented, the treasury revenue of the Song Dynasty increased dozens of times.

After writing nearly two thousand words, the exam was coming to an end.

Some students have already handed in their papers.

Chen Lang reviewed his paper and after making sure there were no major problems, he packed up his things and handed in the paper.

Coincidentally, the person who stood in front of Chen Lang when handing in the paper was the old student who lied about his age.

He held the test paper and bowed respectfully to the county magistrate and several other officials: "Student greets you all."

A county school instructor nearby took his paper, glanced at it quickly, and said calmly, "You can go now."

The smile on the old student's face instantly turned into a crying expression.

This answer clearly told him that there was no hope this time.

He was rejected in the provincial examination last year, and this year he couldn't even pass the county examination.

Next time, won’t I even lose the qualification to take the county exam?

At my age, how many times can I take the exam? Can I really become a scholar while I am still alive?

The old scholar felt a sharp pain in his heart, his eyes turned black, and he fainted.

Two officers immediately jumped out and carried the old student out of the examination room.

This kind of scene happens every year, and the county magistrate and others have become numb and have no reaction at all.

Chen Lang stepped forward, holding up his test paper in both hands, and said, "I am Chen Lang, your student, and I am honored to meet you, Mr. Instructor."

The county magistrate took Chen Lang's test paper on his own initiative, and after looking at it for a few seconds, his expression changed slightly.

Then he handed the test paper to the instructor beside him and said, "Instructor Li, please take a look."

When Teacher Li saw that the county magistrate took the initiative to let him look at the paper, he immediately became very alert. After taking the paper, he checked it while muttering to himself.

There were about ten students who handed in their papers, but the county magistrate didn't even look at any of them.

It just so happened that the county magistrate not only read Chen Lang's work himself, but also asked him to read it as well.

After thinking for a moment, a line of poetry suddenly emerged in Teacher Li's mind.

People laugh at me for being too crazy...

Chen Lang is the author!

Teacher Li understood that the county magistrate regarded Chen Lang as the "seed player" of the county, hoping that he could pass the imperial examination and add to his political achievements.

After all, if no juren emerges this year, the county magistrate will have to wait another five years before he can get a chance for promotion.

At the same time, the county magistrate was worried that Chen Lang could only write poems but not answer the questions. If he let Chen Lang pass directly, the signs of favoritism would be too obvious.

And let yourself see it, so that if something goes wrong in the future, you can put the blame on yourself.

After figuring out the key, Teacher Li cursed the county magistrate in his heart.

Damn old official, he really doesn't want to suffer any loss!

If you make me angry, I won’t let him pass...

Of course, Teacher Li just thought about it and didn't dare to put it into practice.

At most, they would find some flaws in Chen Lang's paper, and then let him make the list and get a place in the provincial examination.

But as he watched, Teacher Li realized that something was wrong.

This Chen Lang is quite something.

Although he failed to answer several questions in the scripture recitation section, he answered the reading comprehension section quite well. Both the choice of words and the writing style did not seem to be the work of a child, but rather that of an old bureaucrat who had been immersed in officialdom for many years.

As for the final answer to the question of "extravagant expenses", it is even more ingenious. If the fiscal revenue is expanded according to the above method, regardless of whether the people will suffer or not, the income of the government will definitely increase.

The equally good song "Autumn Thoughts" is not as outstanding among these two issues.

Seeing that Li Jiaoyu had been silent for a long time, the county magistrate frowned and urged, "Li Jiaoyu, what's the matter?"

Teacher Li said hurriedly, "Excellent! Excellent! You solved the puzzle of 'Fu Fei Mi Guang' very well."

"I've been studying in the county for six years, and this is the first time I've seen such a brilliant article that addresses the topic."

"If there are no outstanding candidates later, this essay will surely take first place in this county examination."

As soon as these words were spoken, there was an uproar all around.

The students standing behind Chen Lang looked at him with envy and jealousy in their eyes.

The two officials, the chief clerk and the county magistrate, as well as another teacher, also showed surprise on their faces.

As the lowest level of the imperial examination, the county examination was not very strict and even not standardized in many places.

Things like early marking of papers would be impossible in the academy examinations and provincial examinations, but it would not be a big problem in the county examinations.

Many candidates can find out whether they are eligible to take the next exam when they hand in their papers.

However, ranking on the spot is rarely discussed publicly.

Teacher Li is also an old teacher, it is impossible for him to make such a mistake.

Could it be that Chen Lang's articles are really well written?

To be honest, Chen Lang was also confused. Even though he was arrogant, he didn't dare to say that his article could get first place.

It is enough if the article can be ranked in the top 30 and the overall score can be on the list.

Chen Lang’s academic requirements are the same as those for college students.

Sixty points is a good thing, one point more is a waste.

And even if you get first place, there will be a lot of trouble.

Some scholars who have nothing better to do would come and challenge me to a literary duel.

After all, the idea that "if I defeat the number one, I will be the number one" has a huge market.

The county magistrate said indifferently, "Teacher Li, please be careful with your words."

"There are only a dozen or so people who have submitted their papers, and it's inappropriate to start discussing first place."

Chen Lang nodded repeatedly and said, "I appreciate your kindness, but I also think that what the County Magistrate said is correct."

"Behind the students, there are still hundreds of candidates who have not yet handed in their papers. Among them, there must be people who wrote better essays than me."

In fact, after talking about the ranking, Teacher Li felt a little regretful.

Those words were really too much and seemed a bit ugly.

Now that Chen Lang has stood up to save his own face, Teacher Li's impression of him has improved to a higher level.

Just now I was planning to let Chen Lang just barely make the list, but now I can give him a fair grade.

The county magistrate waved his sleeves and said, "Chen Lang, you can go now."

Chen Lang bowed and turned to leave the examination room.

As soon as he walked out of the county school, he ran into the housekeeper of the Sheng Mansion.

The housekeeper said cheerfully, "Mr. Chen, the master and mistress were worried, so they asked me to come and wait."

"I heard from an officer earlier that Master Chen is very favored by our county's instructor, Li. It seems that he is almost certain to pass the county exam this time."

Chen Lang said modestly, "These are just polite words. Before the results are announced, everything is empty."

Although Chen Lang also believed that he would have no problem passing the county exam, he had seen too many things in his previous life such as opening champagne in the middle of the game and then being hit by a boomerang.

You still have to keep a low profile before the results are announced.