The ancient farming life of liberal arts scum

Shen Ge was rarely nervous the night before the spring, and couldn't fall asleep after rolling around for a long time.

Seeing him tossing and turning, Xun Feiguang finally reached out his hand to scoop it up, and hooped Shen Ge into his arms, resting his chin on his head, "Sleep."

Hearing his magnetic voice rushing to his ears, Shen Ge's face couldn't help feeling a little hot in the dark night.

Shen Ge is smaller than Xun Feiguang, being hugged by him like this, the whole body is huddled in his arms, very warm and comfortable.

Although the two expressed their feelings for each other, they were not married after all, and they were usually close to each other, and it was very rare for them to get tired of being together like this.

Shen Ge originally thought that nestling in Xun Feiguang's arms would be uncomfortable, but he didn't want to smell the familiar scent before falling asleep.

Before dawn on the second day, Xun Feiguang personally twisted a hot handkerchief and gently applied it to Shen Ge's face.

"Brother Xun." Shen Ge opened his eyes in a daze, and looked out the window, "What time is it now?"

"Yin time."

Shen Ge remembered that he was going to be in the spring today, and his drowsiness disappeared instantly. He hurriedly sat up, took the handkerchief from Xun Feiguang's hand, wiped his face, put on his shoes and got out of bed to wash.

Xun Feiguang asked for leave and did not go to court, the whole Xun Mansion was brightly lit and busy.

The weather is not too cold now, but you still have to cover yourself with a thin quilt at night.

In order to prevent fraud, Chunwei stipulated that only single-layer clothing should be worn on the third day.Therefore, Shen Ge specially wore a leather jacket with thin fur outside, which can be taken off when it is hot, and can be used as a quilt if it is cold at night.

Shen Ge moved neatly, and finished washing in a short while.Luzhi came up early with a few maidservants carrying breakfast.

Shen Ge used a bowl of yam porridge that nourishes the stomach and invigorates the spleen, and a few milk nests. He didn't dare to drink water in case he had to go to the toilet many times.

When Shen Ge went out, the old lady and Xun Houmiao and his wife came to see him off, it was not because of his face, it was just that he did not look at the face of the monk or the face of the Buddha.

Everyone blessed Shen Ge one after another. The old lady held Shen Ge's hand with a smile on her face, "Good boy, don't be nervous, just pass the exam."

Li Qianrong also said: "Yes, Geer, don't panic. After studying for so long, there will be no problem. I got one signed for you a few days ago. The Bodhisattva is blessing you." Li Qianrong said to her nephew Pulling it to the front, "Chou'er, you too, hold your breath."

Li Tsochou was originally standing behind, and few people noticed him.With Li Qianrong's voice, many people looked at him.

Li Thouchou felt uncomfortable after being watched by so many people, he hurriedly cupped his hands and said, "I know, don't worry, Auntie."

Such important events as Chunwei are always rushed sooner rather than later, Shen Ge said goodbye to everyone and rushed to the Gongyuan after a few words of greeting.

Li Qianrong ordered his servants to set up a car for Li Chouchou, and his car followed Shen Ge's car.

Shao Xin took a look, spit out, and said in a low voice: "The people in the second room are still so good at taking advantage."

Xun Feiguang has a high position and weight, even if he can get a little edge, he can get great benefits.

Shao Xin spoke in a very low voice, Shen Ge and Xun Feiguang both heard him, Xun Feiguang glanced at him, but didn't say anything.

The Xun family has two generations of dukes, the old duke is the grandfather of Xun Feiguang, who spent his whole life in the army, and this title was obtained in exchange for his life.

Xun Feiguang's father, Xun Yuyu, went to the north to defend his family and country since he was a boy, but he died young and left before he could take over the title.

It was Xun Feiguang himself, who went to the north when he was a boy, once more than ten thousand people entered the northern barbarian tent to kill the leader of the enemy, once led the army to go to the Gobi at the university, and also studied hard all night to get the first prize in Guang's lintel, and he was scarred all over, if it wasn't for Chen Ge It is not yet known what will happen to the millennium ginseng.

On the other hand, Xun Houmiao, as an elder, was a playboy when he was young, but now he is only a low-level official in middle age, and his salary can't even support himself.He has three sons and two daughters under his knees, all relying on Xun Feiguang to be well-clothed and well-fed, to wear gold and jade, and to spend extravagantly.

The money spent by Xun Houmiao and his wife was basically paid by the public, and most of the money was earned by Xun Feiguang.

If the old lady was not still there, they should have moved out of Xun's mansion long ago, instead of taking advantage of Xun Feiguang everywhere as they are now.

Shao Xin and other subordinates were upset, but Xun Feiguang didn't care about it, it was only a few years, the more arrogant and extravagant this family is, the more miserable life will be in the future, so there is no need to worry so much with them.

When Chen Ge and the others arrived in front of the tribute courtyard, there were already many candidates standing outside waiting. The torches burning beside the tribute courtyard illuminated the area very brightly, as if it symbolized the bright future of many people.

Before the examiners came over, the candidates stood together in twos and threes and whispered.

When Shen Ge got off the carriage, he turned his head and waved to Xun Feiguang, "Brother Xun, you should go back earlier, you don't have to wait for me."

Xun Feiguang is the Duke of the dynasty, he is not suitable to stand outside and watch Shen Ge enter the arena.If he stayed here for a while longer, maybe the officials present would have to come to see him.

Xun Feiguang didn't insist, and scanned Shen Ge with steady eyes, "Then I'll go back first, and wait for your good news, don't panic."

Shen Ge showed him a bright smile.

The Xun family's carriage came and went, and most of the candidates present were nervously waiting for the exam to start, and no one noticed that Xun Feiguang had come.

Shen Ge walked into the crowd and took a look, and soon saw Senior Brother Wu, and Xiao Siyuan and Lu Haoying were standing with him.

Shen Ge and the others have all studied under Master Wu. Strictly speaking, they are brothers of the same school.

Shen Ge walked over quickly with the test basket, and greeted them, "Brother, Brother Lu, Brother Yuan."

"Brother." Brother Wu glanced at him and said with a smile, "I haven't seen you for a long time, and you've gained a little weight."

Lu Haoying looked Shen Ge up and down, then shook her head, "Even if you are a little fatter, you are still thin."

The dynasty was established at the beginning of the dynasty, and everything was kept simple. Even so, it still took three days to pass the general examination.If it is calculated according to the previous dynasty, the examination will last for nine days, and those with a slightly weaker physique will not dare to enter the Tribute Academy for the examination, otherwise they will enter vertically and come out horizontally by accident.

It was better at the time, but the exam is a hard job. People with a little wealth will ask someone to take care of them carefully before the exam. It is best to build a stronger body so that they will not get sick after the exam. .

Shen Ge glanced at them, and retorted confidently: "Don't just blame me, none of us is strong."

Study hard, how can I gain weight?

Several people looked at each other and smiled.

Xiao Siyuan teased Shen Ge, "Brother Shen, you came to the capital a few months earlier, and you are famous far and wide."

Shen Ge smiled wryly, this is not something to be happy about.

Shen Ge already knew that Lu Haoying and Xiao Siyuan had arrived in the capital, but due to their name, Shen Ge was inconvenient everywhere, so he hadn't gone out to drink with them yet.

Wu Yushi patted Shen Ge on the back, silently comforting him.

Shen Ge and the others didn't wait for a long time. Before dawn, the chief examiner from the Ministry of Rites came, followed by several officials, and everyone listened to the chief examiner's lecture with solemn expressions.

The current chief examiner is not too old, with a short beard, looks very capable, and his training is also very concise, just a few words before ordering the opening of the tribute courtyard and ordering the students to enter the arena.

According to the procedures, Shen Ge was searched first, and then went to the lottery to draw lots for the assigned room.

Shen Ge's luck has always been good, the number drawn is the last room in the middle row.This number room is the farthest from the hut, so there is no need to worry about the smell. There is no one on the other side, and it is very quiet, so I can concentrate on taking the exam.

It starts at the time of chunweichen, and the exam will be taken for a day, and the papers will be collected when it gets dark.

The content of the examination is similar to that of the rural examination. Four calligraphy essays, five-character eight-rhyme poems, five scripture essays, and policy questions. The first two items will be tested on one day, and the second two items will be tested on one day, exactly three days.

Shen Ge will live here for three days and two nights until the spring is over.

Hu Naiqing once said that Shen Ge's luck was very good, better luck than the highest ranking one, and it turned out to be the case.

Shen Ge wrote the papers for three days, and he was very familiar with the topics of the daily papers, and he even did the questions for the five scriptures.

Shen Ge did it very smoothly, but most of the others lamented.

After the papers were collected in the evening, the examiners did not prohibit the examinees from moving around in the tribute courtyard. Until the next day, the examinees were free to move around, but there were no candles and other things for them to use.

Shen Ge went out for activities on the first night, and heard some scholars complain that the questions were wrong this time. When he took the four-book essay test, he couldn't remember which chapter they appeared in several questions, and the rhymes of the five-character and eight-rhyme poems were also different. Very difficult to make up.

Many people agreed, sighing and saying that I am afraid they will have to take the exam next time.

Generally speaking, as long as the applicants are not able to come, they will come to Kyoto. As long as they take the exam three times in a row, even if they fail to pass the exam, the applicant can participate in the "big challenge" and be selected as the state or county. Learn to teach.

When Shen Ge found Wu Yushi and the others, they were in a good mood.

Wu Yushi has been trained for a long time, and the topic this time is not too difficult for him.Xiao Siyuan and Lu Haoying did not hold out hope for this spring, and they were not depressed when they found that they couldn't do it.

Shen Ge's papers were written smoothly, but for three days in a row, being locked up in a cell less than two meters long and less than 1.5 meters wide most of the time, Shen Ge felt extremely tired physically and mentally.

Three days passed by in the blink of an eye, and when Shen Ge was released at Youshi on the third day, he immediately saw Xun Feiguang standing at the forefront.

Shen Ge's eyes lit up, and he ran forward quickly, "Brother Xun!"

Xun Feiguang looked at his complexion, saw that his complexion was pale, and his eyes were black and blue, so he couldn't help but hugged him distressedly, and led him into the carriage.

Shen Ge didn't take a shower for three days, but neither of them cared.

Shen Ge was so tired that he fell asleep leaning on Xun Feiguang in the carriage.After the carriage drove into the Xun Mansion, Xun Feiguang directly carried him into the room and let him continue to sleep. Even so, Shen Ge still didn't wake up.

Shen Ge took a nap, and after waking up, without waiting for Xun Feiguang to ask, he announced the good news, "I should have done well in the Chunwei exam this time. I am familiar with most of the questions, and my writing is very smooth."

"That's good, take a good rest for a few days."

Shen Ge vigorously nodded in response.

He said he was going to have a good rest, but the results have not yet come out, and Shen Ge has the name of a glamorous young man, so he can't actually go anywhere.

Shen Ge felt in his heart that since he did well in the exam, it's better to hold his breath and continue to study, so as not to be caught off guard by the palace exam after relaxing.

More than 300 examinees from all over the country participated in this spring, and the Ministry of Rites needed to select 300 people for the palace examination, and these [-] people were both tributes.

Gongshi will not be deposed, and then participate in the palace examination to determine the final ranking, which is divided into three grades: Jinshi and first, Jinshi's background, and Jinshi's background.

With Jinshi, such as Mrs.

The status of a Jinshi is like a concubine. Basically, they will spend their whole life below the fifth-rank official, and there is little possibility of promotion.

Therefore, if some candidates are not sure, even if they become tributes, they are unwilling to go to the palace examination, but would rather wait for the next one. This requires going to the Ministry of Rites to Bingming at a fixed time, so that the Ministry of Rites can make up in order.

Shen Ge knew that he should be able to become a Gongsheng student, but if he did not get the top three in the final palace examination, and became a Jinshi or was granted a Jinshi background, his uncle's 5000 taels of silver would be for nothing, and all the girls who supported him would also lose their money. Therefore, Shen Ge worked extraordinarily hard these days.

Shen Ge started studying with all his heart, and at noon that day, when Xun Cheng and Manzi ran over excitedly to look for him, he was still a little puzzled.

"Master, you hit it!"

"what?"

"Mr. Shen, this time in Chunwei, you won the gongshi! The emperor's list has been posted outside, and you are ranked seventh! Take part in the palace examination in ten days!"