Chapter 111:

Every time before and after the township test, Taiyuan, as the provincial capital, is always the most lively, and it is not too much to say that it is overcrowded.
Talents, supervisors, and students from all over the world gathered, and the inns everywhere were crowded. In order to make money, some inns even cleaned out the firewood and warehouses for hospitality. Some ordinary people with spacious houses in their homes are no longer a small number of renting extra rooms in their homes. Even in some temples, there are scholars who go to stay in lodging.
Xue Tingyan and they arrived half a month earlier, so they still had room to choose where to stay, and chose an inn close to the Gongyuan. Because they had a lot of people, they packed a yard. Xue Tingyan thought that the money for the yard needed them to make up for himself. Whoever thought it was from the academy.
Later, I still asked Mao Badou to know that Beilu Academy is a famous big landowner nearby, and the farmland at the foot of the mountain is the land of the Academy. Every year, relying on the rents collected in the fields alone is enough for various expenses of the college, not to mention the court subsidies and so on.
No wonder they played Xue Tingyan and they entered the academy. No one ever mentioned the matter of Shuxiu with them. The reasons are all here. Xue Tingyan used to think that it was because he was exposed to the light of his apprentice, and it was a special case. After this incident, he realized that it was not for repair.
The reason why Mao Badou knows it is because he has a lot of friends and is familiar with all parts of the academy. In fact, it is good gossip, inquiries.
After settling down, the group went on a trip in twos and threes.
This time in addition to Lin Miao, he also came with a manager named Hou Si. It is reported that he is specifically responsible for the outside affairs of the academy. This trip is accompanied by him and takes care of some trivial matters.
The academy is not limited to students, as long as it returns before sunset, it will be convenient at other times. In fact, it is also considered that at this time, some scholars would have to go out on a green outing together, organize some poems and cocktail parties, and it would be cheaper for everyone.
The only thing that must be observed is that it cannot be disclosed to the outsiders of Beilu Academy. After this matter arrived at the place, Lin Miao and Hou Si both explained it.
The reason why this is so is also to consider that every year of Dabi is an eventful event. It ’s enough to be alone, in groups, always giving rise to some unnecessary trouble.
Xue Tingyan also went out with Mao Badou, and even participated in two poems.
He is not good at writing poems or anything, but just to join in the excitement. Of course, there are other purposes, just for the sake.
As I said before, it was an eventful season before and after the township test. It was well informed and convenient.
It is not without effect, at least Xue Tingyan knows who are the test takers who are currently in the limelight, and what their backgrounds are. Especially at this time, there are many kinds of famous halls, what are Luan Bajie and Datong Qizi. Like Xue Tingyan, they also have a title called Qingyuan Sizi.
In fact, it should be a place name, but Xue Tingyan they came a little late, and before them, there was a Pingyang Wuzi.
Under the anger of Mao Badou, the mother, who had not come before the case, dared to call the child, and simply used back the title they were in Pingyang Prefecture before, called Qingyuan Sizi.
Every time someone asks where Qingyuan is, he will tirelessly tell the other party that Qingyuan is a school. Do not look at the school is not going out, students only need to be famous, do you know who is the first case of this college test? It is the people of Qingyuan.
It can also be regarded as a signboard for Qingyuan Academy in disguise. After knowing Lin Miao, he couldn't cry or laugh.
Literati are relatively light, since ancient times.
It is said that Wen Wu first and Wu second, and most of them are young and vigorous, may inevitably produce some right and wrong. Wandering around the city of Pingyang, it is indispensable to hear who said that some of XYZ's poems were pressed, and XX's essays were better than others.
Among the four, Xue Tingyan was the most popular, followed by Chen Jian, followed by Mao Badou, and finally it was Li Datian's turn.
The reason why Mao Badou overwhelmed Li Datian was not because of his good essays, but in fact he was not as good as Li Datian, always hanging his tail. Just like this time, Xue Tingyan and Chen Jian were directly sent to the township examination because they were in the top 20. He and Chen Jian still passed the science examination before they were eligible to participate in the township examination.
The two leading people are very low-key, and the remaining two naturally cannot shake.
For this reason, Mao Badou complained about Xue Tingyan and Chen Jian, and they went out one casually, and they were also capable of suppressing those Laozizi. But they ignored him. Even when they went out, they were all kind-hearted. Everyone who wanted to fight poems and essays pushed them again and again. The number of pushes is more, and naturally a reputation that doesn't match the reality.
Time passed quickly, and it was the sixth day of August.
On this day, all examiners are required to hold the 'entrance curtain' ceremony, which is actually the examiner's entrance to the examination room.
There are fifteen examiners in this township test, of which the two examiners are the largest, and the other ten examiners are the same. After these examiners entered the tribute courtyard, they each lived in one room to read the paper, also known as the house examiner. In addition to the examiner, there are also Wei officials, as well as supervisors, promotion officers, and surveillance officers.
Among them, Jian Lin is borne by the governor, and the promotion officer is borne by the administrative bureau, which is considered to be a strong lineup.
Every time the examiner enters the curtain, there will be many candidates to watch.
Xue Tingyan didn't want to go, but was pulled out by Mao Badou. Thousands of scholars squeezed people, people were beaten, Xue Tingyan stood in the crowd, because they were too far apart, they could only see a group of people dressed in various official uniforms under the background of drums and ceremonies , Into the gate of the Nagongyuan.
After the gate was opened, it was quickly closed, and there were many guards outside the gate.
Since then, the examiners can no longer go out, and the exam questions are all produced by the examiner in the tribute courtyard, and printed and printed.
Being so cautious is also a matter of fraud that has always happened in the hometown and the two trials. The township test is easier to do than the test, after all, it does not seem to be under the eyes of the emperor.
It wasn't until the gate of the Nagongyuan was closed that the onlookers dispersed, and when they came again, they were named by the eighth candidate.
In fact, these scholars came to watch the examiner entering the curtain, not only to join the excitement, but also want to know who the examiner is.
Because there has always been a case of fraud in the imperial court, the court is now more and more cautious. The two examiners, chief and deputy, arrived at the locality before they issued the decree to publish their names, and the same examiner was never concealed.
Only when you see yourself when you enter the curtain, you know who the examiner is.
This time the examiner was Huang Mingzhong, the courtier of the courtesy, and the deputy examiner was Ye Ju. Both of them are of Jinshi background. The township test has no special requirements for the chief and deputy examiners. They do not hold official positions. As long as they are Beijing officials and Jinshi, they can participate in the election.
As for the same examiner, the local officials are selected. On the way back to the inn, Xue Tingyan already knew that Zhou Zuoxin, the governor of Pingyang Prefecture, Fang Jin, the governor of Taiyuan Prefecture, and Su Youjian, a scholar of Shanxi, were all listed here. However, Fang Jin existed as a tribute, not a room examiner.
Xue Tingyan kept frowning, and Chen Jian asked, "Ting Yan, but what's the matter? I see you coming back from the tribute courtyard. I seem to have something to worry about along the way."
Xue Tingyan recovered, and burst into a smile: "Nothing, I'm just thinking about an article."
Chen Jian nodded and said nothing. But Mao Badou interjected again for a while, making fun of Xue Tingyan and worrying about making a fuss.
After a few people went back to their rooms, Xue Tingyan closed his door and sat in the room before continuing what he had previously thought.
If he is not mistaken, Huang Mingzhong is an old man of Wu Ge. As deputy examiner Ye Ju is not in an important position, he has no impression in his memory. There may or may not be someone behind him.
Regardless of whether or not, according to common sense should not be in the same vein with Wu Ge.
In fact, between the main exam and the vice exam, it wasn't about Xue Tingyan's job as a testee, but he was the only three yuan in the first three cases.
In the heart of outsiders, he and the Shen family have already been related. Even if not at that time, the Shen family will not give up to snare him afterwards. Outsiders don't know about Wang Zhaodi, and will only put him together with the Shen family, but the examiner is an old Wu Ge.
According to his understanding of Wu Gelao, even if Wu Shen and the two have reached a consensus at this time, Wu Gelao will not let the Shen family vigorously develop their own wings.
Wu Gelao is such a narrow-minded person, but he has done a good job in face-saving, and many people do not know it.
But Xue Tingyan knew this person very well, and even knew each other better than himself. After all, in that dream, this person was the one he wanted to get rid of quickly, even to overthrow him, he paid too much ...
He thought that avoiding the Shen family would avoid Wu Gelao, who ever wanted to go round or fall under the opponent's hands.
This is probably the so-called fairy fight against mortal victims. Originally, Xue Tingyan's goal in this rural test was to win Xie Yuan. Now it seems that Xie Yuan does not have to think about it.
Xue Tingyan had never been a person who liked to ask for troubles, and after concentrating for a while, he stopped thinking.
He didn't believe it. Huang Mingzhong dared to drop his papers boldly, as long as he wasn't dropped, at least one person was okay.
If you don't press it, it will soon be the eighth day of August.
The same as the previous hospital and prefecture test, they all set off for Gongyuan before dawn. The difference is that before entering the examination room, the examination basket was enough, but this time it was a big bag, and everyone still carried a test box.
Including Lin Miao, who also carried the test box behind him, carrying a heavy burden in his hand.
There are three examinations in the township test, each of which takes three consecutive days. The three days of eating, drinking and drinking are all in the tribute courtyard. The tribute courtyard will not provide daily supplies. These need to be prepared by yourself.
Since yesterday, Lin Miao has instructed everyone to check the things to be brought into the tribute courtyard this time. Once inside, they can't get out anymore. In order to prevent collusion between inside and outside, there is nothing inside. If you really don't bring it, you can only suffer.
"Teacher, let me take it for you." Li Datian prides himself on being strong and strong, even if he carries one on his back and one in his hand, he can carry another burden.
Lin Miao replied: "No, if you can't even take these for the teacher, you don't have to enter the exam room."
But it is not so. People who are slightly weaker even for three days in the exam may not be able to bear it. Lin Miao has also been here a few times and naturally has a lot in mind.
"Are you all here? Then let's go."
Everyone was holding the test box behind them and the burden in their hands. Like the soldiers about to go to the battlefield, they were full of infinite fighting spirit.
"Right, what about Ba Dou?" Xue Tingyan's voice made everyone's steps come together.
Just then, a voice sounded behind: "Wait for me, I'm here."
Seeing that Mao Badou was panting and holding big bags in his hands, he also carried a pole. He was already bulky, and he carried a pole on his side. It was a humanoid killer.
Everyone avoids wherever he goes.
"Badou, what did you do?"
"I was looking for this stuff, and after talking to the inn's buddies for a long time, he lent me one. It cost me a silver or two, and it's really money."
The job that demanded money was standing under the eaves not far behind him, looking at it with a staring gaze. Anyway, Xue Tingyan glanced at the faint light, feeling that the other party had an urge to rush over and grab the pole.
"What do you do with a pole?"
"Something disciples do their work. As a teacher's disciple, how can I have the heart to let his old man carry such a heavy load. I tell you the teacher, you will quickly get rid of the test box, it just happens that we are all on one side." Badou put down the things in his hand, dragged two baskets aside, and then put the pole on it.
"Badou, you ..."
Almost without giving Lin Miao a chance to speak, Mao Badou took the baggage in his hand quickly and took the test box on his back.
Lin Miao can't avoid it, he can only take it off.
I saw Mao Badou three times and two times to gather things together, took the pick and took two steps forward, waved a big hand, and made a forward gesture: "Go!"
Can only go.
Everyone followed behind his buttocks, and beside him was Hou Si, who was holding a lantern illuminated.
It was still dark, only the lantern in front of it exuded an orange glow.
After a hurry and nothing to do, Li Datian quipped: "Ba Dou, you are a good person. You didn't say that you should find two more poles and give them to us all."
"Yes, Brother Ba Dou, you are treated differently."
"Go, you are not old and weak."
Having said the words, he remembered that Lin Miao, who was "old, weak and sick", was walking not far behind him, and quickly turned around to explain: "Teacher, don't get me wrong, I'm not talking about you."
Originally, people walked next to each other. With his turn, all the people behind stepped back and yelled, fearing that they would be swept away.
Li Datian said busy: "It's done, you go quickly, don't do anything."
A group of people continued to move forward, but it didn't take long for someone to whisper in the back: "Do you think Brother Ba Dou looks like a sand monk?"
"Where is this like a sand monk, isn't it the pig Wuneng?" Said the honest man.
Mao Badou wanted to look back this time, but there was no way out. The witty Li Datian grabbed the basket behind him. He struggled twice and couldn't turn it around, so he could only put words in front of him: "You wait for me."
With bursts of laughter, I saw that the tribute was not far away.