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

Sun Shan and Master Zhang carefully looked over the list and compared it with the previous one.

Master Zhang finally found the bright spot and said happily, "Master, although the number of candidates on the list remains the same this time, their rankings have improved significantly compared to last time. Wang Tongsheng, no, it should be Wang Xiucai now, but the rest of them have moved up significantly in the rankings."

Look, there's actually one candidate who made it into the top 20. Hey, sir, congratulations!"

Although high schools generally compete on the number of students, one should always look at the bright side.

The ranking of the first batch of candidates taken by the master has improved significantly, which is a happy thing and should be celebrated.

There is no lack of beauty in life, but a lack of eyes to discover beauty.

Master Zhang wants to be the pair of eyes that discover beauty.

Sun Shan was actually amused when he heard this. He smiled and said, "Master, you're right. This time, our ranking has indeed moved up a lot. I didn't expect someone to break into the top 20. Hahaha, not bad."

Sun Shan and Master Zhang were studying the list to see if they could recall the names of these candidates from their memories.

Just as they were talking excitedly, they heard hurried footsteps outside.

Before the person is seen, the voice is heard first, and a voice rings out: "Sir, sir, are you in there?"

You can tell who it is by listening to the voice.

Sun Shan and Master Zhang looked at each other.

Master Zhang whispered, "Master, County Magistrate Wang is anxious to see the list."

As soon as the list arrived at the yamen, it was intercepted by Mr. Zhang, so few people know who made the list and who didn't.

Since a son of the Wang family was taking the college entrance examination, they naturally wanted to know the results eagerly.

Sun Shan called out, "I'm here, come in."

Then he saw County Magistrate Wang stride forward and walk into the county magistrate's office, and they greeted each other.

County Magistrate Wang stared at the list with his eyes wide open, and asked anxiously, "Sir, I heard that a postman from Chenzhou Prefecture is coming."

Sun Shan was always sincere and did not exchange pleasantries with County Magistrate Wang. He just handed over the victory report.

He smiled and said, "Indeed, someone is coming. The results of the college entrance examination are out, take a look."

County Magistrate Wang quickly took the list and stared at the words on it with wide eyes. In less than a few seconds, he saw Wang Jiaxing's name.

He looked up in surprise at Sun Shan and said, "Sir, is this the name of a traitor? I am sure I am not mistaken."

Ouch, how did Xingyazi get into the top five? Chenzhou Prefecture must have made no mistake, right?

This kid is indeed considered a promising young man in the Wang family and has a talent for studying, but no matter how many times he takes the exam, it is impossible for him to rank so high.

County Magistrate Wang couldn't believe it at all and seriously suspected that this was a false victory report.

Sun Shan and Master Zhang glanced at each other quietly: I knew it, Wang Jiaxing is not that good, but he could be ranked in the top five.

It's not that they look down on him, but his family members have the same opinion.

Seeing County Magistrate Wang's stunned look, Sun Shan felt the same way and understood his feelings.

But he still said with certainty: "Wang County Magistrate, you read it right. This is indeed Jiaxing. He did quite well in the exam this time. Haha, Wang County Magistrate, congratulations, congratulations."

County Magistrate Wang had to believe Sun Shan's confirmation even if he didn't believe it. After hearing the congratulations, he quickly responded, "Congratulations, everyone."

At this time, Master Zhang said, "County Magistrate Wang, the number of students admitted this time is the same as last time, but many students have ranked higher. Last time, only one student made it into the top 20, but this time, there are two. Haha, that's quite an improvement."

Although County Magistrate Wang only had the education of a "scholar", he had been immersed in officialdom for many years, so he naturally had to say some polite words at this time, especially when talking about Sun Shan's first educational achievements.

County Magistrate Wang quickly congratulated them, "It is thanks to the wise guidance of the magistrate that these students have achieved such excellent results. Haha, sir, Yuanlu County is grateful to you."

Sun Shan has always been very clear-headed about this kind of flattery, but who can't say polite words?

He quickly retreated and said, "No, no. This is not only my credit, but everyone's credit. What I did is insignificant, haha, not worth mentioning."

How can I not mention it if I don't mention it?

County Magistrate Wang continued to flatter him, "Thanks to you, sir, the candidates can prepare for the exam with peace of mind this time. Haha, sir, this is all thanks to you, sir. The candidates will surely be grateful."

"The reason we're ranked so high this time is because you, my Lord, have been working so hard behind the scenes, allowing us to focus on the exam without any worries. "My Lord, this is a great achievement, all thanks to you."

Sun Shan couldn't help but feel ashamed to be praised so highly by County Magistrate Wang.

Alas, I am indeed a young man in the workplace. When it comes to talking nonsense, I can never compare with an old hand like County Magistrate Wang.

Sun Shan felt that it would be very embarrassing if he continued to brag.

He quickly changed the subject and said, "County Magistrate Wang, the candidates' families must be very anxious and want to know the results. We need to post the list quickly so that the people of Yuanlu can know that our students performed very well in the exam."

Then he smiled and said, "Maybe Jiaxing's family is craning their necks to know the result."

County Magistrate Wang didn't want to continue flattering Sun Shan, and he also wanted the Wang family to know the result as soon as possible.

Sun Shan, having heard this, immediately took advantage of the situation and said, "Yes, sir, I will go now. Haha, I must beat the gongs and drums as hard as I can so that the people can know the results of the examination."

When it comes to reporting good news, County Magistrate Wang is much more familiar with it than Sun Shan.

The government office had a set of fixed procedures, and everyone would report the good news immediately after receiving the list.

Haha, especially the yamen runners who came to announce the good news, they were looking forward to it, the gongs and drums were ready, only the list was missing.

Check the candidates and report the good news immediately.

This wedding money not only makes the person who gives it happy, but also the person who receives it, and everyone is happy together.

After receiving the list, County Magistrate Wang first asked his servant to report the good news to the Wang family, then copied a copy and sent it to the county school, and finally gave the list to the yamen runner to post on the bulletin board.

As soon as the yamen runner received the list, he immediately rushed to the Wang family to announce the good news.

These wealthy people from Yuanlu received the most rewards, and everyone wanted to rush over.

However, the yamen runners who reported the good news were divided into different levels. The one who was close and could get more rewards would definitely be the leader among the yamen runners, while the smaller ones could only go to the remote candidates' homes to report the good news.

When the people in the yamen learned that a child of County Magistrate Wang's family had passed the imperial examination, they began to flatter him without asking for anything in return, creating a very lively atmosphere.

The whole yamen was filled with laughter and there was a banquet to honor them.

County Magistrate Wang stroked his beard and said cheerfully, "Congratulations, congratulations."

Although Wang Jiaxing is not Wang Jiaxing's biological nephew, he is still a member of the Wang family. It is an honor for the Wang family that he can achieve such good results.

The Wang family has many scholars and famous people. Gradually, the Wang family will become a family of farming and reading, and then a family of scholars, and finally maybe a large family.

While listening to the congratulations from his colleagues, County Magistrate Wang ate turnips and dreamed of becoming a big head.

Imagine the infinite future of the Wang family