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

After dinner, Sun Shan really didn't want to see Wang Jiaxing, so he sent him back.

Before leaving, he reminded her, "Have you told anyone about your guess?"

Wang Jiaxing shook his head repeatedly and said, "Sir, no one has told me, including my great aunt, my parents."

Sun Shan glanced at Wang Jiaxing with appreciation and gave him a reassurance, "Don't tell anyone about this, or you'll cause unnecessary trouble. What if you claim you guessed the right answer and people suspect you of cheating? Words can bring disaster. Remember, when it comes to the imperial examination, even the smallest matters are major. Don't overthink it."

Wang Jiaxing nodded repeatedly and said, "Sir, I understand. I won't tell anyone about this."

If I tell others about it, won't they all know that he did so well in the exam because he had done some practice?

These questions were clearly his own creations, and he just happened to have done them before. Haha, his essay was so good, so it was only natural that he scored so high on the test.

Of course, Mr. Sun’s comments are the icing on the cake.

Wang Jiaxing is not a fool. If he guessed the question correctly, it would be very troublesome if a student who was jealous of him making the list reported him out of thin air.

Even if these things were explained clearly, no one would believe it. Everyone would think it was cheating.

Humph, he is not that stupid, he will never tell anyone about this.

After hearing Wang Jiaxing's assurance, Sun Shan waved his hand and said, "Go back, have a good rest for a few days, and continue studying. You have to prepare for the academy entrance exam."

When Wang Jiaxing heard this, his face fell.

Emma, ​​I just finished my exams and now I have to continue studying. Life is so hard.

But if you don’t review well, wouldn’t it be embarrassing if you fail the exam?

In order to be able to attend Yuelu Academy, Wang Jiaxing decided to go to Chenzhou Prefecture after the banquet to find out who is the dean of the academy and who sets the questions. He must find out the admission style of Yuelu Academy and cater to its preferences.

Look at Mr. Sun. After being baptized by Yuelu Academy, he soared to heaven, rose step by step, and was named on the list of successful candidates.

Wang Jiaxing believed that he could also follow Sun Shan's path and become a new Jinshi.

No, he is even better than Sun Shan and stays in the capital to work as an official.

He, Wang Jiaxing, is indeed so confident!

A few days later, Sun Shan was reading documents in the office when Instructor Deng came to him.

Teacher Deng bowed and said with a smile, "Sir, congratulations! The students did so well in the exam this time, and it's all thanks to you."

Sun Shan didn't dare take all the credit for himself. He quickly shook his head and said, "Teacher, you're too kind. It's all thanks to your guidance that I did so well in the exam."

Most of the candidates for the college entrance examination came from county schools, and a small number came from private schools.

No matter where you study, you can be considered a student of Teacher Deng and Sun Shan.

Haha, that’s what it’s like to be a boss, controlling everyone.

Teacher Deng stroked his beard and said with a broad smile, "Sir, don't be too modest. The students have achieved such excellent results thanks to your wholehearted consideration for them. Especially Mr. Wang Jiaxing, who has risen so high in the rankings. He should be deeply grateful to you, Sir."

At the beginning, Wang Jiaxing went to the yamen to teach Sun Shan the local dialect. Somehow, he stayed there until the academy examination, and when he came out, he was completely transformed.

It is true that one should look at people with new eyes after three days of absence.

This time the college entrance examination was even more outrageous. The student favored by Instructor Deng barely made the list, while Wang Jiaxing, who was mediocre, soared to the top, which was really astonishing.

Teacher Deng has been thinking about it these days and there is only one reason: Sun Shan used all his life's knowledge to support Wang Jiaxing.

It is reasonable for a student who taught two successful candidates to rank so high.

If Sun Shan had taught for a longer time, Wang Jiaxing might have been able to get the first place in the academy.

Teacher Deng couldn't help but sigh that Wang Jiaxing was lucky, as he happened to meet the new county magistrate.

If the previous magistrate was still alive, Wang Jia would not have scored so well in the exam.

The fact that "Sun Shan taught Wang Jiaxing, which made him soar to great heights" was not only known by Instructor Deng, but anyone who paid a little attention could also find out.

Many parents of failed candidates tried their best to hope that Sun Shan could teach their children personally.

It doesn't take a long time to teach, just a few months like Wang Jiaxing.

Their requirements are not high, as long as they can be listed as a scholar.

But no matter how much he thought about it, the troublesome thing was that Sun Shan's official position was too high, higher than anyone else in Yuanlu, so he really couldn't bring himself to talk about it.

So the parents of the students who failed the exam found Teacher Deng and expressed their thoughts in a tactful way.

Teacher Deng refused without hesitation.

As the head of a county, he has no time to teach students. Wang Jiaxing is just an exception.

Sun Shan didn't want to flatter Teacher Deng and offer meaningless compliments.

He asked directly, "Teacher, what do you want to see me about this time?"

Yes, there is something wrong.

Teacher Deng said, "These days, the high school students have been returning one after another. When do you plan to hold a banquet to congratulate these new scholars?"

Gather all the scholars together, talk about this and that, and try to win over some talents. Maybe they will become helpful in the future, or even lend a hand to save your life at a critical moment.

Teacher Deng saw that Sun Shan had not taken any action and thought that he was busy with the "experimental field" and had forgotten about it, so he came over to remind him.

Teacher Deng was very fond of Sun Shan. He was the first teacher to meet an official who attached so much importance to the county school.

Not only did he provide rare information, but he also raised money for the county school. Such a good county magistrate won his heart.

Sun Shan was stunned. What kind of banquet was this? How come he didn't know about it?

Remember when he was in high school, Lord Wei didn’t invite him to dinner to keep in touch with him?

Could it be that the rules in Yuanlu County are different, requiring the magistrate to invite the successful candidates to dinner?

When it comes to eating, I think of money.

Thinking of money, Sun Shan has been hesitant about whether to give rewards to high school students?

Sun Dingnan found out that the newly appointed magistrate gave each scholar a reward of 10 taels.

Emma, ​​that’s 10 taels, and 8 of them will cost 80 taels.

Although the government office did collect the summer tax, it was painful to take out 80 taels at once.

Sun Shan thought that the reward should be given, but 10 taels was too much. Could he give 5 taels?

Giving 5 taels seems too little.

Alas, it’s all because his predecessor gave too much, making it very difficult for him as the successor.

Teacher Deng saw that Sun Shan was in a daze. It seemed that he had not forgotten, but had not prepared a banquet at all.

Seeing that they were alone with Sun Shan and his servant, he boldly said, "Sir, the high school students are all future pillars of society. We should get to know them well now. Perhaps this will open up a new path for us in the future."

Teacher Deng was a generation older than Sun Shan. He thought Sun Shan was too young and inexperienced to expect it to last that long, so he kindly reminded him.

In his heart, Sun Shan didn't want to be too friendly with the scholar, but it seemed unreasonable not to be.

Teacher Deng is right. Regardless of whether they will be talents in the future, at least the new scholars are talents at the moment.

It's best to cast a wide net, you might actually catch a goldfish.

Sun Shan appreciated Instructor Deng's kindness, nodded, and said with a hint of gratitude, "Thank you for the reminder, Instructor. I know what to do now."

Seeing Sun Shan's progress, Instructor Deng couldn't help but stroke his beard with a satisfied and pleased smile.