Do you know that it starts with Meng Tong?

Even if you hand in your papers in advance, you cannot leave immediately. You must wait until the end of the exam time to exit.

Since he couldn't get out anyway, Wei Chen simply stopped handing in the paper in advance to make people hate him. With nothing to do, Wei Chen closed his eyes and continued to take a nap in the examination room.

After a while, a steady sound of snoring could be heard in the Xuanzi NO.70 examination room.

The candidates in the next door examination room who were sweating profusely and writing furiously heard this sound and almost spit out a mouthful of blood.

Eat and sleep. Is this an examination room or your home?

Chapter 39: The case is like picking something out of a bag?

Wei Chen slept for an unknown amount of time before he was finally awakened by the sound of clouds.

The exam time is officially over.

The clerks collected the papers in each examination room, and the candidates who handed in the examination papers walked out of the examination room and lined up in a row of 50 people in front of the gantry. When the number of people was full, they were released.

Wei Chen carried the examination basket to the dragon gate and waited for a while with all the candidates. When the dragon gate opened, everyone left the examination room impatiently.

"Finally finished one exam."

Wei Chen walked out of the examination room with the flow of people and couldn't help but let out a long breath.

The first session of the county examination is the main session and the most important session. If you do well in the examination, you will be admitted directly and will be qualified to participate in the April prefectural examination.

Those who don’t win in the first game will have to participate in the second, third, or even fourth and fifth games.

If you still fail after taking so many exams, then I'm sorry, I have to wait until next year to try again.

Wei Chen has no worries about whether he will be selected. The only suspense is where he will be ranked when the crime occurs the day after tomorrow.

Wei Chen walked a few steps and happened to catch a glimpse of Wang Yaochen, the top disciple.

He was surrounded in the center of the crowd, reciting his article loudly.

When he recited one sentence, everyone around him praised him: "Brother Wang is such a talented person, getting the head of the county trial case is like picking something out of a bag!"

Wang Yaochen's face was red and he was in high spirits.

Wei Chen shook his head, turned and left.

Not long after, Sheng Changbai and Chen Jun caught up.

Sheng Changbai asked Wei Chen how his test poem went, and Wei Chen read the poem he had written.

"Wonderful and wonderful!"

After hearing this, Sheng Changbai repeatedly raised his palms to praise, and then suddenly sighed softly and said: "Only after hearing the masterpieces of my virtuous brother, can I know what it means that there are people outside the world, and there are people outside the world. My virtuous brother is so talented that I am not as good as me. My dear brother, please follow me." It seems to me that the first case of this county trial is yours!"

Hearing Sheng Changbai's words, Chen Jun asked curiously: "What about Wang Yaochen? I heard that he is a high-ranking disciple of the number one scholar, and he came here for Xiao San Yuan. Can Brother Wei beat him?"

"Wang Yaochen?"

Sheng Changbai smiled and shook his head: "I have heard of this man's name when I was in Yangzhou. This man is indeed a rare talent, and he has won the true inheritance of the number one scholar. However, he was ambitious at a young age and has always been pretentious. The articles he wrote He is also sharp-edged and regards the world's heroes as if they are nothing.

It would be fine if such a person who relies on his talent and is arrogant falls into the hands of others, but the county magistrate was born in the second rank of Jinshi, and his teacher is the famous Mr. Shannong. How can he be used to him?I am afraid that he will not be the leader of the county trial case this time. "

"Not always."

Even though Sheng Changbai was very certain, Chen Jun still didn't believe it and insisted that Wang Yaochen was the biggest contender for Wei Chen's position as head of the case.

Chen Jun is a person who accepts death. He feels that with Wang Yaochen's huge reputation, he will definitely not be a parallel importer. Wei Chen should be more careful when facing him.

Sheng Changbai didn't argue with him, and just said something incomprehensible: "We will find out when the results are released."

"But……"

Chen Jun wanted to argue a few more words. At this time, Wei Chen came out with a smile and smoothed things over: "Okay, Brother Chen, the exams are over. What's there to argue about? Let's find a restaurant quickly to fill our stomachs." thing!"

"When you say that, you seem a little hungry."

Chen Jun stopped talking and felt uncomfortable

He swallowed hard.

After taking the test for a day, he only ate some snacks to barely satisfy his hunger. At this time, he was already hungry. No one would get the title of the case to him anyway. Instead of arguing and arguing, it was better to find a place to go. What a feast!

When Wei Chen and Sheng Changbai saw this, they both looked at each other and smiled.

So the three of them asked their classmates to bring a letter home, saying that they would not go home for dinner. Then they found a nice restaurant nearby and had a meal to soothe their minds after being tortured by exams all day.

……

It has been two days since the county examination ended.

The day before, Wei Chen went to Sheng's house to visit friends, and was warmly stayed by Sheng Changbai, saying that he wanted to reciprocate as a courtesy, so Wei Chen had to stay at Sheng's house for the night and go home early the next morning.

When he reached the entrance of the alley, Wei Chen suddenly felt that something was wrong with the atmosphere. There had never been so many people gathered here before, and the bustle of people really shocked Wei Chen.

Quickly walking into the courtyard, Wei Chen saw a servant wearing a government uniform sitting at the top, with Zhang Ming standing beside him.

"Brother Chen, you are finally back!"

As soon as Zhang Ming saw Wei Chen, his joy was beyond words. He stepped forward excitedly and said, "This gentleman has brought good news. Brother Chen, you have been selected by the county magistrate to be the head of this county examination!"

Although he had been mentally prepared for it, when Wei Chen heard the news with his own ears, he still couldn't help but feel a flutter in his heart.

The first county trial case!

In addition to being an honor worth bragging about, this also has real benefits.

According to the usual practice, the top candidates in the county examination are usually able to win the title of scholar. For Wei Chen, this is definitely something worth celebrating.

The servant who came from the Yamen to announce the good news bowed his hands to Wei Chen and said with a smile on his face: "This must be Wei Chen, a junior official from Wei. Congratulations!"

When Wei Chen saw this, he quickly took out some scattered silver from his body and handed it to the official, saying thank you for your hard work.

This is what the official was waiting for. Seeing Wei Chen being so polite, he immediately became happy. He took the money and put it in his purse. He said with a smile: "Chief Wei, get ready. In the afternoon, I will go to the county school to thank the county magistrate." of."

Wei Chen cupped his hands and said, "Thank you very much!"

"There is no need to be polite, Chief Wei."

The official who delivered the good news left the Wei family with satisfaction, pushed aside the onlookers, got on his horse, and headed back to the county government office.

After the official left, Wei Ruyi and Zhang Xu, who were hiding behind the curtain, came out.

Wei Ruyi grabbed Wei Chen's hand and said excitedly: "Brother Chen got the case, I'm afraid I'm not dreaming!"

Zhang Xu saw the expression on Wei Chen's face, shook Wei Ruyi's arm and said, "Mom, you've pinched Brother Chen so hard!"

"Hey, look at my brain. I was too happy for a moment. Are you okay, Brother Chen?"

Wei Ruyi quickly let go of his hand and smiled awkwardly.Although she is a woman, she has been doing housework all year round, and her hands are much stronger than that of Wei Chen, a teenager.

Wei Chen rubbed his palms and said with a smile: "It's okay, it doesn't hurt anymore."

Wei Ruyi looked at Wei Chen, her eyes full of relief. Suddenly, she seemed to have thought of something and patted her head.

"Brother Chen, when you go to thank the county magistrate later, you can't wear these clothes. I ordered several sets of silk and satin clothes for you last month, just to wait for you to get the title. Now you are ordered by the county magistrate. Head of the case, this honor is gone, why not replace it today!"

Wei Chen looked at the cloth on his body and said indifferently: "No need, I'm used to wearing this, it's quite comfortable."

"How about that!"

Wei Ruyi raised his eyebrows and said in a loud voice: "You are the chief prosecutor of the county. You are the best in knowledge. Naturally, you must dress decently. Otherwise, not only will your face be disgraced, but the county magistrate will also be embarrassed. You are the chief prosecutor of the county." He appointed it!"

Wei Chen thought about it carefully and felt that what Wei Ruyi said did make some sense. He didn't hesitate anymore and nodded and said, "Then just follow what my aunt said."

"That's right! The food is ready, hurry up and eat!"

Both Zhang Ming and Wei Ruyi were in a good mood.

Over the years, the couple had suffered a lot in order to raise Wei Chen and provide for him to study, but at this moment, they felt that everything they had done was worth it.

Now that Brother Chen has been convicted of the crime, Brother Mingzhao’s spirit in heaven will surely be pleased...

Chapter 40 Tool Man Wei Chen

After having lunch and putting on a brand new lake blue jersey, Wei Chen left the house and went to school in the county.

The county school was the examination room where the Weichen county examination was held previously.The so-called "study to enter school" actually refers to the county school. Only those who have obtained the title of scholar and become a student member are eligible to study in the county school.

The reason why Feng Zhixian wanted to meet the students who passed the county examination at the county school was probably to encourage them to continue to work hard, achieve good results in the government examination and college examination, and strive for Youyang County.

In fact, Feng Zhixian also knew that only a small number of these students would eventually get the title of scholar, but they still had to do what they should.

Wei Chen walked all the way to the county school, only to find that dozens of students were already standing in the courtyard of the main hall, all of whom should have passed the county examination.

Wei Chen searched around and only saw Chen Jun, but not Sheng Changbai.

With Sheng Changbai's knowledge, he shouldn't be able to pass the county examination, right?

Is it too late?

When Wei Chen was worried about Sheng Changbai, Sheng Changbai stumbled in, breathing heavily.

Sheng Changbai drooped his head and said quietly: "Brother Xian, you are one step ahead of me. If Brother Yu falls asleep and misses the opportunity to thank the county magistrate, he will be punished by his father to kneel down in the ancestral hall when he returns!"

Wei Chen burst out laughing when he heard this. It was clearly Sheng Changbai who held him back last night and refused to let him go. He insisted on talking to him by candlelight.

The two of them talked about poetry and songs from various schools of thought, and from astronomy and geography to the art of war and agriculture. When they got excited, they would have a few glasses of amber wine to cheer them up. They talked like this until dawn, before Wei Chen left with a yawn. .

Sheng Changbai probably fell asleep after Wei Chen left, so he almost missed the time to thank the county magistrate.

Seeing Sheng Changbai panting, Wei Chen couldn't help but feel funny in his heart. Bo Lan's embarrassment was not that easy to see. I'm afraid it would be difficult to see him again in the future.

I just regret that there is no camera in this world, otherwise Wei Chen would have to take a photo to commemorate it.

Just when I was about to say something to tease Sheng Changbai, I heard a professor from the county school say loudly: "Are everyone here?"

A yamen servant bowed respectfully to the professor and said, "Reporting to your lord, all the students on the list are here."

The professor nodded: "Go and invite the county magistrate!"

The Yamen servant responded and took the order and left.

Not long after, Feng Jing, the magistrate of Youyang County, dressed in casual clothes, walked into the courtyard with square steps.

He glanced at everyone and said in a deep voice: "You are all the students who have passed the county examination this time. You should remember the teachings of the saints, respect your teachers, study hard, and do your best to prepare for the next government examination..."

Feng Zhixian spoke a lot of mandarin words. It is hard to say whether the effect of persuading students to learn was effective, but the effect of hypnosis was very significant.

Wei Chen hadn't slept all night, but had been trying to keep himself up. After being hypnotized by Feng Zhixian, he felt even more drowsy.