My diary of transcendence from the heavens

Chapter 33 33. Officials roll call, students behave in various ways

A month passed slowly.

The county town is extremely prosperous. During this month, many people have been suffering endlessly, silently waiting for the time for the results to be released.

I am afraid that I will fail the exam and fail, but I also hope that I will pass the exam and become the best person.

People's moods are complicated.

However, most people are looking forward to this day, especially the poor scholars.

"The results are finally released. Staying in an inn in the county for so long has really cost a lot of money."

"Yes, the inn is really expensive. If I didn't have to wait for the results to be released, I would have left the county and returned to my hometown long ago. I don't want to waste this month."

"You are getting a bargain and yet you behave well. Taking into account the difficulties faced by poor scholars, the government specifically ordered that during the scientific examination period, the accommodation fee in the inn will be the lowest price, and even discounts will be given to the scholars. At the previous price, then That’s the real nobility!”

It has to be said that poor people have to plan carefully at all times.

Among the various voices, Zhao Xuanqi, Li Yuntian and other local scholars slowly gathered together and followed the flow of people towards the entrance of the Yamen.

The gate of the Yamen is extremely wide. A plaque was built on the square. The tall plaque has a red shape and is edged with golden lines, making it look grand and grand. On the plaque is the list of successful candidates.

These lists are all from Wenquxing, and even their names are inscribed with golden ink pen, which shows that the government is serious about these people.

But now the list is covered, and it's impossible to see the names in it clearly.

Only when the time comes, the people from the imperial court will reveal the list and reveal the names.

There were many people watching around, and it was very lively and crowded.

"There are so many people, all scholars. I wonder if any of us will win the exam this time?" the 40-year-old scholar sighed.

Several other scholars also shook their heads bitterly: "Apart from Brother Zhao Xuanqi, the one who has the best chance of winning is Li Yuntian. We all should just forget it."

"Yes, the question this time is too difficult. There is little chance that a few of us will win. Our hope is slim."

"Don't be discouraged, everyone. Maybe you are lucky enough and you will win the lottery by accident." Li Yuntian comforted everyone.

Several scholars, including him, centered Zhao Xuanqi. In this era, good performance was the central point. In these days of getting along, Zhao Xuanqi had unknowingly become their core stock.

"Don't be nervous, what will happen if you fail this time? After you go back, study hard and strive to win the exam next time. There is a road to the mountains of learning and hard work, and there will always be a chance to win the exam." Zhao Xuanqi He also comforted him.

When his voice fell, you could see that the expressions of these fellow villagers became much better and they became much calmer.

There is no way, in their eyes, Zhao Xuanqi is Wen Quxing himself, and he is absolutely capable of passing the imperial examination or even becoming a Jinshi. Being blessed by such a person can give you a literary bonus. Maybe you can really pass it next time?
Therefore, even if they have no hope of passing the exam, they still hope that Zhao Xuanqi can pass the exam and even get a good score.

The better Zhao Xuanqi's grades were, the more literary he became. The scholars who stayed with Zhao Xuanqi all the time were tainted with more literary connotations, so they had no jealousy at all.

To be honest, as a fellow countryman, Zhao Xuanqi's rapid rise to prominence was only a good thing but not a bad thing for fellow countrymen like him.

Zhao Xuanqi looked at the list through the crowd.

He asked: "How come there are two people on the list of candidates?"

Someone else explained: "One is a list of ordinary candidates, and the other list is only for the top ten candidates. They can be summoned by the county governor and receive rewards and other benefits."

"I see."

Zhao Xuanqi nodded.

Isn't this the difference between excellent candidates and ordinary candidates?

There was also this kind of list in the school in the previous life. Excellent students would be pasted on the plaque at the school gate for people's reference and praise.

At this moment, it's exactly the same.

"The hour has come!"

The officials on the left and right standing below the ordinary list simultaneously opened the exquisite long box in their arms and took out a pick from it.

The "pick" is a wooden stick about one meter long.

The whole body is gilded, with purple patterns and silvery white dots, symbolizing Wenquxing and magnificence.

Only by using this kind of "pick" can the list of candidates be opened in compliance with the rules.

The officials on the left and right held picks in their hands, lifted the red cloth covering the names, announced the list thoroughly, and then began to report the names.

This kind of registration starts from the end of the list.

Also known as roll call. "Zhou Xingxing."

"Wu Shuqi."

"Liu Yunsheng."

"..."

As the name begins to sing.

"I won the exam, I, Wu Shuqi, won the exam!"

Someone in the crowd made excited noises.

Others turned their attention to this man.

I found that this man had frosty white hair, sunken eyes, a body as skinny as bones, and hair as dry as grass. He was actually an elderly candidate in his 50s. Judging from his clothes, he definitely lived a poor and abject life.

Wu Shuqi's face was rosy. It seemed that he was too hungry and could not even stand firmly. At this moment, his legs were shaking with excitement and his body was shaking violently.

"This man is so prosperous!"

The people around him cast envious glances.

Don't look at how lonely this guy is now, but now he has won the imperial examination and gained a veritable meritorious title. From now on, he will enjoy endless wealth and wealth.

The person who had just disliked the bad smell on Wu Shuqi's body was now full of heat in the sun, and even wanted to go up and flatter him.

"I won the lottery..."

Wu Shuqi was still dancing and jumping up and down like crazy. In his excitement, he couldn't get up a mouthful of phlegm. He rolled his eyes and fainted to the ground.

The eyes of those who wanted to curry favor with him lit up, and they rushed forward to support him. They did not dislike his dirty and downcast appearance at all, and asked him about his well-being.

"How could I, Liu Yunsheng, be ranked so low!" Another young scholar shouted loudly with dissatisfaction on his face.

He came from a wealthy family, and it was really embarrassing to get such a low grade. Then he quickly squeezed out of the crowd and left.

He looked like he had no shame in staying here after getting this low-level ranking.

The eyes of others are full of envy and jealousy, and they are still picky after winning the lottery. It is really inconsiderate!

There are all kinds of things in the world, but that's all.

Zhao Xuanqi took these situations into consideration.

The old scholar next to him trembled his hands and murmured to himself: "I hope we can win the championship. It doesn't matter if we are low in the ranking, as long as we win the championship!"

Li Yuntian and others, whose palms were almost sweaty from pinching, kept looking at the list nervously and listened to the officials' roll call with their ears raised.

"All water bills."

"Ouyang Still Life."

"Lu Xu."

"..."

Time passed by minute by minute.

However, their names were not announced until the end of the ordinary list.

Not successful!

Li Yuntian and others looked gloomy.

Fortunately, the other veteran scholars had already prepared their expectations.

However, Li Yuntian himself was struck by lightning. He always thought that he answered very well. Many of the questions in this scientific examination happened to be recited, and he was very sure of passing the exam.

As a result, he didn’t win!
Li Yuntian was a little disappointed: "I didn't win the exam!"

Zhao Xuanqi and the others were trying to comfort them.

A harsh voice came from the side: "You don't even have to take a pee to see what you look like. You still want to win despite your virtues. You really want to laugh us to death!"

(End of this chapter)