Fantasy: Starting out as a gigolo, born a Confucian sage

"The second subject is mainly about practical combat, but for Confucian monks, actual combat is not purely hands-on."

"Only the first floor is hands-on. There will be an aura puppet generated by the Confucian Temple. Fight with it and win."

"It gets more complicated later. It involves asking questions about your mind, testing your character, or asking you to decide a case and test your ability to discern."

"The other thing is to slay demons. After all, the awe-inspiring righteousness of Confucianism can naturally restrain demons and monsters."

"Are there really monsters?" Shen Wuming was a little doubtful.

From the history books he read, or from the conversations of people around him, it was revealed that this world was very strange.

But he seemed to have never seen any monsters, not counting the unicorn-shaped horse at home.

"Of course."

Song Nanzhu wiped the lemonade from the corner of his mouth, "Otherwise, what do you think the Imperial Court's Tiance Mansion is for?"

"My father came from Tiance Mansion back then...but in recent years, the demons have not come to the Central Plains."

"Back then, Admiral Tiance personally took action and sealed them in the northwest demon country. The Central Plains area was a small fight."

"And in our county, there are many strong people. Those monsters and ghosts are not fools, so why would they act so randomly?"

"It's normal that you can't see it. You seem to have seen it. Wasn't Cefu's work that day in vain?"

"I see." Shen Wuming nodded slightly, subconsciously thinking of the drug dealer in his previous life.

Although everyone is familiar with it, they are actually out of reach because there is a group of people who are silently guarding it.

…

After the first test, those who did not make the list do not need to take the second test, which can also reduce the pressure on officials.

But even so, there were still huge crowds of people inside and outside Gongyuan, and many people just wanted to watch the fun.

There are also many candidates who have failed the exam and want to inquire with their friends who have passed the exam to prepare for entering the Confucian Temple next time.

So early in the morning, the prefect's Yamen sent many officials to maintain order.

Even the local squires... to put it bluntly, those strong men were all invited.

Just because the movement of the Confucian Temple is too loud, to prevent young people from causing trouble.

As General Guangwu and Marquis Shouting, Chu Pingshan also led a group of people to help maintain order here.

"Master Chu, you're here early!"

An official came forward to say hello, and Chu Pingshan returned the greeting with clasped fists.

"How do you know that my virtuous son-in-law is on the gold list? Hey, this guy really is."

"Ah?" The official was a little confused, "Did I say that?"

"Yes, he is the only one on the gold list. Hey, it's true, the tree attracts the wind." Chu Pingshan sighed with emotion.

"I..." The official's face darkened, and he remembered the fear of being dominated last time.

Just because Shen Wuming posted an article, Chu Pingshan dragged them into chatting.

Here we go again, here we go again.

"Master Chu..."

"Yes, my son-in-law is on the gold list this time..."

"I……"

"Hey, don't take it too seriously. Ask your son to work harder and he can do it next time."

"..."

"Don't you pretend to die!"

Tan Qingzhi was ordered by the governor to lead a team to protect Shangshu Zuocheng Pei Yuan and stayed in Zhongshan.

I was also present at the autumn test today. Seeing Chu Pingshan chattering there, I couldn't help but snorted coldly.

"So what? My son-in-law..."

Chu Pingshan spread his hands, "After all, it's not like some people, hey... their daughters haven't even gotten married yet."

"What the hell..."

Tan Qingzhi originally had a look of disdain on his face, but he was instantly hit at a painful point and grabbed Chu Pingshan's collar to make a move.

"Hey, I'm in a hurry."

Chu Pingshan did not fight back, but turned to look at the others and pointed at Tan Qingzhi.

"Who the hell are you in a hurry?"

In full view of everyone, Tan Qingzhi couldn't really beat Chu Pingshan, so he could only let go of his hand angrily.

But Chu Pingshan rubbed his nose and shook his head, "Oh, what a pity for my niece."

"What a good girl you were when I was a child, and you raised me to be a tough girl. Tsk, tsk, tsk..."

…

Shen Wuming and a group of candidates stepped into the Gongyuan Courtyard and lined up to a tall tower rising from the ground at the back.

This so-called Confucian Temple is actually in the form of a temple itself, with many famous sculptures and inscriptions on it.

Similar to the Confucian Temple in Beijing.

"Get in line."

The examiner Lu Yuansheng gave an order and all the candidates lined up.

Shen Wuming did not rush to the front line, but deliberately stayed in the middle, wanting to see the situation before talking.

Soon the first candidate entered.

…

"I heard that the Confucian Temple has five floors in total. You only need to pass the second floor to get an average or above rating."

"If it's the third level, it's a reading seed. At least you can get a top and bottom level!"

The internal system of the Confucian Temple is too complicated, not to mention that it is just divided into palaces, and one must enter one by one.

Shen Wuming looked ahead with interest, even though he didn't know what was going on inside the Confucian Temple.

But whichever floor a person is on will be brightly lit, while the rest will be dark.

The people around were still telling each other gossips and communicating with each other, but it was nothing useful.

In less than half a quarter of an hour, the first person walked out of the Confucian Temple, looking dazed and gray-faced.

"I haven't even gone up to the second floor, so it doesn't seem to have a high rating."

Everyone whispered, but it was a pity that the results would not be announced on the spot, otherwise they would have more references.

However, Shen Wuming took a look and saw that the ten or so people in front of him basically solved the problem within half a quarter of an hour.

Very quickly.

Only two people performed better and climbed to the third floor, but it didn't take more than a quarter of an hour.

Soon it was Shen Wuming's turn. After handing in his examination certificate, Shen Wuming stepped into the palace.

"Shen Qiaocui is the only one on the gold list. I wonder if he can climb to the third floor?"

"Hehe, at least he has to be on the second floor, otherwise, it would be a big loss of face."

Everyone was looking forward to it, but some people were waiting to see the show.

Shen Wuming is now famous in Dingzhou, and even in Wei County, the legend of Shen Qiaocui is circulating.

If he falls this time, it will definitely be a joke!

...

Behind the Imperial Academy.

In a small courtyard, many invigilators gathered together, and Pei Mao was in the middle.

In front of them was a mirror-like water surface, which showed the scene in the palace.

"This year's candidates are really not good. They are so ugly, and they still want to pass the imperial examination?"

"They are either licentious or useless. They can't even pass the first level!"

"If they are allowed to serve as officials, what will happen to the people of Northern Han?"

Everyone was indignant, and Lu Yuansheng smiled bitterly.

"After all, it's good to have one of talent and virtue. It's rare to have both."

"Even if they can pass the imperial examination and the Confucian Temple exam, how many people can...keep their original intentions?"

Hearing this, everyone looked gloomy, and even thought of themselves, and they didn't have the passion they had back then.

Pei Mao seemed to be thinking about something.

Lu Yuansheng sighed, "I think all the luck of Zhongshan County has fallen on Shen Wuming alone."