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Among them, the biggest advantage of being an acquaintance is that the land tax is exempted. Seeing this, the villagers wish to have a scholar in their own family. They all say that the Bai family's hard life is about to come to an end. There was an endless stream of people, some came to say goodbye, some were close, and some just wanted to talk to Bai Erlang and ask how the exam was going.

Bai Erlang already looked down on the villagers, so he wanted to look at them with his nose and shake his head with his chin up, but he still liked to tell others about the exam, and when he said it, it seemed like a huge difficulty.

"Erlang, tell us, what are the exams? Is it all memorization? My son has a good memory, let him study when he comes back."

Disdain flashed in Erlang's eyes, and he said in a tone of voice: "You think it's so simple? If it's just memorization, it's up to everyone... Our first exam is the Three Ways of the Great Classics, one for the Analects and one for Mencius. The second session is a poem and a Fu, and the third session is a piece on Zishi Lun and a piece on current affairs policy."

Everyone listened to what he said, as if they were listening to heavenly scriptures. They didn't understand at all, and they were dazed and dazed. Erlang took a panoramic view of everyone's expressions and felt even more proud in his heart.

The Bai family asked someone to borrow a lot of money before, and in order for Erlang to take the exam, the third uncle borrowed some from his master's family. It can be said that the debt was high, but since Erlang became a scholar, no one urged their family to pay it back. , some things were sent every now and then, rice noodles, eggs and meat, as if they were a family with enthusiasm, so the Bai family was a little richer, and they ate well for a few days, and the third uncle even went to the town to buy firecrackers, crackling Put a few hanging.

"My dear grandson, eat more, this is the chicken sent by the old Zhao's family." Grandma Bai said as she put a piece of chicken leg into Erlang's bowl.

The Bai family usually lives in a difficult life, just radishes and pickles to survive. It stands to reason that Erlang should have eaten Hesse, but he was very disdainful, and he took a bite of the chicken slowly. Thin, and there is no two taels of meat in all."

The rest of the Bai family followed suit, and finally tasted a little bit of oil, and they all followed suit. The third uncle often stayed at home recently, and he took Erlang to the Daming Mansion to catch up on the exam. He thought he was the biggest contributor, and happily Talking about the experience of Daming Mansion, "The students who came to rush for the exam can be said to be as much silt and sand in the river, and they can't be counted. But our Erlang is the most prominent. The momentum is different when we go to that station. Before the exam, I said Erlang will definitely pass the exam this time!"

When Xu heard this, she was happier than boasting about herself, and almost floated to the sky.

Ever since Erlang became acquainted with the scholar, the grievances that Grandma Bai and Mrs. Xu had suffered at Bai Xin's before completely broke out. Now, the two love to block the door of Bai Xin's house in their free time, pointing and cursing at the top of their voices and even showing off, taking turns alternately. , never tire of it.

"At that time, the fortune-teller said that our Erlang was the descendant of the Wenqu star. What do you think? It really came true."

"It's strange for you to say that, as soon as their family left, our family went smoothly, and Erlang passed the examination to be a scholar. From now on, all we have left is to enjoy life!"

"After all, it is my son who strives for success. Some people will not be able to support the wall with mud all their lives. If they know a little bit of rich people, they will think they have climbed a high branch. Dogs see people as inferior, and they will be dogs for the rest of their lives."

And so on, tirelessly.

Mrs. Cao glanced out, and hastily closed the door, finally blocking some of the voices outside, she sat on the stool and sighed with a sad face.

The aunt couldn't sit still for a long time, she was trembling with anger, she gritted her teeth and said, "I'll just hit a clerk, what's the big deal? The future is still unknown!"

In the past, Mrs. Cao would have covered her mouth in fright when she heard her daughter say this, but now Mrs. Cao said for an unprecedented time: "Forget it, they have separated anyway, and whether they are good or bad, they will be with us." It doesn't matter."

"I just can't swallow this breath, what's the point of blocking the door all day and cursing?" Then the aunt realized what her mother had said, looked at her in surprise, and quickly agreed, "Well, even if he becomes the prime minister in the future, we will Not hot-eyed."

Cao Shi sighed and nodded.

Bai Xin really didn't care about what he should do every day, he just wanted to earn enough money to move away, maybe set up a small stall in the town, just relying on selling hair oil and turpentine like now , nor is it a long-term solution.

Today, Bai Xin went to the town again. In fact, he can go again every three to five days, but he just has a restless temper. When he has nothing to do, he will go to the town to see which street is more crowded. , what kind of rouge gouache is easy to sell.

After shopping around, he was about to go back when he was attracted by a strong man crowded with his aunt who sold vegetables. The man looked anxious, and there was only a big pot in front of him. Many people came to ask, and the man The face eagerly gestured, and I don't know what the two sides said. The buyer shook his head and left. The man slumped his shoulders and looked at the people coming and going in frustration.

Bai Xin just met the man's eyes, but the man didn't pay attention to a half-grown child, his eyes passed by him, and then looked at other people. Although this man was born with five big and three rough, it would be pitiful Xi is like a big dog that can't find its way home.

Bai Xin walked over curiously, but couldn't see what was sold in the jar, so he asked, "What do you sell here?"

The man saw that he was young and didn't expect much, so he made a few gestures.

Bai Xin didn't understand what he meant, so the aunt who sold vegetables next to him interrupted, "He's dumb, and the jar is filled with honey."

Bai Xin almost forgot that there is such a thing as honey in this world, he bent down subconsciously, lifted the lid, "Let me see."

The man didn't say anything, the aunt first complained, and murmured: "You don't want to sell, what are you looking at?"

Bai Xin ignored it and still opened it, only to see that the inside was eighty percent full, and the honey had condensed into a sandy shape. He was taken aback, and was a little surprised, "It's actually white sand honey?"

The man couldn't understand Bai Xin's words and showed a suspicious expression.

Bai Xin stood up straight, pointed and asked, "Didn't you pick this honey this year? Have you kept it for a while?"

The man thought that Bai Xin was disgusted, his forehead was covered with sweat in anxiety, and he gestured with both hands frequently, not knowing what to express.

The aunt next to her couldn't stand it anymore, "Don't make fun of him, his wife is sick and is in a hurry to spend money. If you don't sell it, just stay there. What's wrong with Chen Mi? It's still sweet."

Bai Xin shook his head, thinking that after refining this white sand honey, it would be very useful whether it is used as a face powder or a combination of incense. He smiled and said, "How do you sell this honey?"

The man and the aunt showed suspicious expressions at the same time, and were stunned for a moment. The former hurriedly stretched out his index finger to make a comparison, and the latter explained, "This jar of honey is one hundred yuan."

Bai Xin didn't speak immediately. The man looked at him cautiously. A jar of honey is not expensive, but it is not cheap either. If someone wants to eat honey, he will be able to find it cheaper than the man. Bai Xin's family is not rich. He shrank penny after penny, and he wanted to talk about the price, but looking at the expectant eyes of the man, Bai Xin felt that this man was a bit like his elder brother, and he couldn't say anything, so he just gritted his teeth and said: "Okay, I bought it."

The man and the aunt obviously didn't expect Bai Xin to be so happy. Just now, some adults talked about the price for a long time, but in the end, there was no problem. The man remembered that he poured out a small bowl from the jar when he went out. .

Bai Xin didn't understand, so the aunt rolled her eyes, poked the man secretly, and said, "Brother, are you kidding? This is worth a hundred cash, and you have so much money?" He looked into Bai Xin's back basket, trying to see what was inside.

Seeing this aunt like this, Bai Xin was a little displeased. Without saying anything, he took out a money bag from his bosom and poured it out. There was exactly a bunch of money in it. He handed it over, "I only have this much, you count it. number."

The aunt recalled her contemptuous remarks just now, and couldn't help but feel a little uncomfortable, but she couldn't help staring at the money with a look of envy.

The man's eyes were eager, but his movements were a little hesitant. The aunt pushed him, and the man took the copper coin and counted it one by one, and then grinned embarrassedly. He knew that the honey was not cheap, but if it wasn't My mother is short of money to see a doctor, so she won't ask for this price.

After selling the money, the man wanted to rush home immediately, but he still helped Bai Xin put the jar into the back basket. The jar was heavy, and Bai Xin was afraid that the box he bought would be crushed, so he picked up the contents again. The jars are placed at the bottom, and the boxes and medicines are stacked on top.

The auntie stared at the things in Bai Xin's back basket with teary eyes. In fact, she didn't have any bad intentions, she was just curious.

After everything was done, the man ran away one step faster than Bai Xin.

Looking at the generous back hidden in the crowd, the aunt sighed, "It's not easy for him. There is no land at home, and there is a seriously ill old mother who is also dumb. He can only live by hunting."

Bai Xin heard it, but he didn't take it to heart. He sauntered back with the bamboo basket on his back, and his heart still ached because he didn't even tell the price because of the impulse, but he quickly put it behind him and started I plan to refine the white sand honey to make some incense, so that I can earn more money.

When Bai Xin returned home, his mother or eldest sister would subconsciously take over the pannier for him. Seeing that the pannier was much heavier than usual, the eldest sister couldn't help being curious, and murmured, "What did you buy? It's so heavy?"

She was talking to herself, and she didn't expect Bai Xin to answer. After she finished speaking, she said again: "Third brother, Master Cheng came to see you today. Mother said you went to town, but he said he would come tomorrow." , you can stay at home all day tomorrow."

When the aunt said the words "Master Cheng", she couldn't help breathing quickly. When she finished speaking, Bai Xin noticed that her face was flushed.

The author has something to say: The "examination test" in the last chapter is not a typo, because I started this article with the background of the Song Dynasty in mind, so the imperial examination system was also based on the Song Dynasty. Later, the imperial examination was divided into the interpretation test, the provincial test, and the palace test .After the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it was changed to the township examination, general examination, and palace examination.

The solution examination was held in each state capital, and passed the provincial examination in the spring of the next year, and then the palace examination in autumn.

The solution test is the most basic test, and the provincial test is difficult, because after the provincial test, you will definitely be appointed to an official position. To put it bluntly, the solution test is the opportunity to take the provincial test.

As for Xie Yuan, it means that those who rank first in the Xie Examination are called Xie Yuan. Generally, those who pass the Xie Examination are called Xie Shi, and those who pass the Provincial Examination are called Jinshi. There was no such thing as a scholar at that time.

In addition, the meaning of juren in Tang and Song Dynasties is different from that in Ming and Qing Dynasties. In Tang and Song Dynasties, some people did not need to take the examination, and those who were recommended by senior officials or local state governments could go directly to Beijing to take the examination. Such people are called (should) juren.Ming and Qing refers to those who passed the provincial examination.

Another point about honey, the ancient powder is very dry, you have to adjust it yourself, the same is true for the lipstick, in order to stick to the face or lips, you will rub a layer of honey on the face...

Just imagining it makes me feel super uncomfortable ╮（╯▽╰）╭