The Daily Life of a Rich Peasant's Boy in the Imperial Examination

Since Sun Shan said so, he, Wang Jiaxing, would be ungrateful if he said anything more!

In just one day, Wang Jiaxing benefited a lot from reading Mr. Sun's reading notes.

Mr. Sun is worthy of being a Jinshi, with unique insights that he would never be able to think of in his lifetime.

Wang Jiaxing is not a fool since he was able to pass the examination to become a Tongsheng. If there were no benefits in staying in the yamen, he would have cried for help and ran away long ago.

Because what he needed was here, he could certainly abandon the important information.

Of course, Wang Jiaxing felt that the so-called intelligence he had obtained was not that important. It was not evidence of Lord Sun's crime, so it was useless to tell it to others.

So Wang Jiaxing accepted his fate and stayed in the county government office.

The next morning, not only did Wang Jiaxing's parents come, but his grandfather and eldest brother also came to the county government office to pay a visit to Sun Shan.

The Queen Mother was led to entertain the master's wife, Xia. This was also the only solution, because none of Sun Shan's family members came.

Sun Shan invited everyone to take a seat, and Nanny Wang served tea to everyone.

Emma, ​​the almighty Nanny Wang, you've worked so hard. Not only do you have to be a cook, but you also have to be a maid. More work doesn't always pay.

Grandpa Wang Jiaxing said with a smile: "Master Sun, my second grandson has caused you trouble."

Wang Jiaxing is the second child in the family. He has an older brother who is doing business with his father.

This time, the Wang family brought their eldest brother here to take the opportunity to meet Sun Shan and get acquainted with him.

Sun Shan smiled, waved his hand, and said, "I really admire Jiaxing. He's not only smart, but more importantly, hardworking. It's rare to find someone like him who comes from a well-off family and is also diligent in his studies."

These words made Grandpa Wang and his father very happy, their faces were full of smiles, and even Brother Wang smiled slightly behind them.

Sun Shan secretly observed his elder brother Wang Jiaxing. That was a genuine smile, not a forced one. It seemed that the friendship between the two brothers was not just a formality.

Yes, someone like Wang Jiaxing, who is lively, cheerful and confident, should have a good relationship with his family.

If you are oppressed everywhere, you will at least become depressed, even if you don't commit suicide.

Wang Jiaxing did not show any of this problem at all, and was completely a lively and cheerful boy.

The king's father said cheerfully, "Master Sun, my son is not as good as you say. Haha, it's not worth saying that, it's not worth saying that."

If it wasn't worth it, Wang's father wouldn't be so happy. After Sun Shan said this, Wang's father straightened his back a lot.

Sun Shan said with a serious and sincere expression, "I'm telling you the truth. My family is rich, and most of the children are spoiled. It's rare to find someone as ambitious as Jiaxing. This is all thanks to the good teachings of you, the elders."

After Sun Shan said this, Grandpa Wang and Wang's father laughed even more happily. If they had not been concerned that Sun Shan was the county magistrate, they might have laughed out loud.

Grandpa Wang stroked his graying beard and said with a smile, "Master Sun, my second grandson has been very smart and has loved reading since he was young. Haha, I didn't expect he could actually read it."

Sun Shan smiled and nodded, then changed the subject: "Grandpa Jiaxing, you are right. Jiaxing is smart and hardworking, but this is far from enough for the imperial examination."

As soon as these words were spoken, Grandpa Wang and Wang's father became nervous.

The king's father asked anxiously, "Master Sun, what else do you want to do?"

Because there was a master from the main branch who had passed the imperial examination, and Grandpa Wang and his father Wang kept failing the exams, they naturally knew that the road to the imperial examination was not easy.

Fortunately, their ambitions were not big. Wang Jiaxing only wanted to pass the examination to become a scholar. If he was more extravagant, he could pass the examination to become a juren. As for the jinshi, they only dared to think about it, but never held any hope.

Sun Shan took a sip of his tea and continued, "The imperial examination is a path that requires far more than intelligence and diligence. It also requires support from the environment, books, and a teacher. Grandpa Jiaxing, brother Jiaxing, I'm being honest. With Jiaxing's current studies, his chances of passing the exam are slim."

Grandpa Wang, Father Wang, and Brother Wang were all very happy one second, but their faces turned pale and gloomy the next.

I never thought that such a smart and hardworking prostitute would have little chance of passing the imperial examination to become a scholar.

The king's father sighed and said, "Master Sun, your opinion is exactly the same as the instructor of the county school. Master Sun, what do you think we should do? My brothel worker has studied so hard, why is his chance so slim? Instructor Deng also said that with the brothel worker's ranking in the prefectural examination, his chances of passing the imperial examination are slim."

Grandpa Wang and Brother Wang looked at Father Wang in confusion.

When did Teacher Deng say these words? How come they didn't know about it?

The king's father explained the whole cause and effect.

It turned out that after Wang Jiaxing passed the examination to become a student, his father brought a generous gift and quietly found Teacher Deng to ask about Wang Jiaxing's chances of passing the college entrance examination.

After learning that the result was slim, I couldn't help feeling depressed.

Wang Jiaxing's ranking was in the middle, and the college entrance examination was the same as in previous years.

To sum up, the chances are slim this time.

Of course, Teacher Deng would not say it so clearly, and he would beat around the bush and embellish it a lot so that Wang's father would still have hope for Wang Jiaxing.

Anyway, if you fail this time, try next time. No one can pass the exam in one try.

Now that Sun Shan had explained it so clearly, Wang's father gave up hope again.

Grandpa Wang's eyes widened, and he asked at a loss, "Master Sun, what do you say we should do?"

The brokers are so hardworking, why are the chances still so slim?

The road to the imperial examination was more difficult than they had imagined.

Brother Wang also asked anxiously: "Master Sun, my second brother has always been confident in himself. What if he fails the exam?"

I took the provincial examination twice before and passed it. I failed the academy examination again this time. Will I have to pass it next time?

Sun Shan pressed his hands together, signaling everyone not to worry, and said in a very warm tone, "Grandpa Jiaxing, don't worry."

After a pause, he continued, "These past few days, Jiaxing has accompanied me on patrols, fearless of hardships and difficulties. This shows that he is a good agent. I also like such a good agent very much. This is why I kept Jiaxing in the yamen.

Jiaxing studied in the yamen, where he not only had access to books that others could not see, but also to examination papers that others could not get, and even to instruction that others could not even dream of.

Don't worry, as long as Jiaxing studies hard in the government office, I can't say for sure that he will pass the exam to become a scholar, but there is definitely an 80% chance."

Sun Shan added, "As you all know, I've always loved scholars, especially diligent ones. Jiaxing is just that kind of scholar, so I'll give him a hand. I hope he can pass the academy entrance exam. Only then will he have the opportunity to study at a better place. I also hope Jiaxing has a bright future."

Sun Shan spoke so sincerely that Grandpa Wang and his father were deeply moved.

When Sun Shan arrived in Yuanlu County, his first stop was the county school, where he donated his precious papers.

This kind of person not only says that he likes reading, but also shows his love for reading through his actions.

Don't look at what he says, look at what he does.

Sun Shan not only talked but also did it. If he saw Wang Jiaxing's diligence and cultivated him carefully, it would really be possible.

Grandpa Wang and his father thought secretly: It seems that their courier met a good magistrate, which is his blessing!