Nearly 300 people were eliminated in the first round of the government examination. Han Chuang, the unlucky guy, was naturally among the 300 people eliminated. Cai Yue and Li Yingjun passed the county examination at the tail end of the crane, and their skills were limited.

The first game was scrapped.

As a result, from the five people who met each other during registration, only Xu Jin and another classmate from Xinjiang Academy were left eligible to participate in the second game.

The second session of the government examination, the essay test, also took one day, and the paper was handed in on the same day, but did not stay overnight. Essays were Xu Jin's strength. He was a man of two generations, had rich experience, had a wide range of knowledge, and had a wide range of reading. He was not comparable to other candidates.

However, after the results of the second exam were released, Xu Jin only ranked fifth in the inner circle of the round plan. As Fei Maozhong said, Prefect Lu was indeed suppressing Xu Jin. Of course, this suppression was not too excessive, as long as

Xu Jin didn't bother to worry about passing the government examination smoothly.

After the second round, the remaining classmate was also eliminated. Among the five friends, only Xu Jinneng was left to participate in the third round. A total of 18 people from Xinjiang Academy participated in the government examination, and only seven were left at this time.

People, so competition is not as cruel as usual.

The third test is policy theory. The so-called policy theory refers to the current affairs and business aspects of state governance, such as the current civil service examination. Xu Jin is even more proficient in this aspect. He has theoretical knowledge that is hundreds of years ahead of his time. This is an absolute advantage. Of course, advanced

The theory may not be suitable for the Ming Dynasty, so Xu Jin carefully considered it when answering the questions, so as not to be regarded as a fallacy by the examiner who would directly cancel the test paper.

The third policy exam lasted for two days. On April 24, when the policy exam was over, Xu Jin dragged his exhausted body out of the examination room.

It's early summer now, so mosquitoes are starting to become active. I slept in the examination room last night. Although mats and quilts were provided, there was no mosquito net. I was "kissed" by mosquitoes all night. All the candidates didn't have a good rest. They were all carrying their heads when they came out.

A pair of panda eyes.

Xu Jin was no exception. In addition, for two days, he stayed in the examination room eating, drinking, sleeping, and eating plain water steamed buns. No matter how strong his body was, it was a bit too much for him. Therefore, taking the imperial examination is both mental and physical work!

"Brother-in-law, brother-in-law!"

"Uncle Ten!"

As soon as Xu Jin walked out of the examination room, the two of them ran over at the same time, and bumped into each other. The little slave's small body was no match for Er Niu, and he was immediately knocked away from the side.

Sitting on the ground on his butt.

"Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't hurt you, little sister!" Erniu quickly helped the little slave up.

The little slave said angrily: "Where did you come from, you stupid big guy? Don't you have eyes? You are the little sister, and your whole family is the little sister. Ni sister, I am a boy!"

Xiaonu'er, this kid, has been getting along with Xu Jin for several months, and he has learned Xu Jin's usual way of talking when chatting.

Erniu scratched the back of his head in embarrassment: "So you are a man, how come you look like this little girl!"

The little slave couldn't help rolling his eyes. If Er Niu wasn't so strong, nearly two meters tall, he would have wanted to rush up and use the "Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms" to beat Er Niu.

Xu Jinxing came over and asked feebly: "Er Niu, why are you here?"

Er Niu laughed naively and said: "Uncle Ten, have you forgotten? You promised to let Er Niu follow you when you become an official."

Xu Jin was a little dumbfounded: "But Uncle Ten, I haven't become an official yet!"

Erniu said seriously: "I don't study well, Uncle Ten, please don't lie to me. The clan leader has already said that you won the first place in the county examination, and you will definitely pass the government examination. You have already earned the honor of being a child!"

The little slave almost curled his lips, pointed at the two cows and said disdainfully: "Brother-in-law, this stupid cow is your nephew? He has little education. I think he has never read at all. Tongsheng does not count at all.

Okay, I’m still an official, it’s ridiculous!”

"Doesn't it count?" Erniu scratched his head in confusion, and suddenly glared: "Kid, my name is Erniu, not a silly cow. If you keep talking nonsense, I will teach you a lesson!"

Er Niu shook his casserole-sized fist, which was a bit scary. The little slave subconsciously took two steps back and shouted in a somewhat strong-armed tone: "Da Stupid Niu, how dare you!"

Xu Jin said with some humor: "Okay, two cows, don't scare the little slave!"

Erniu smiled naively, retracted his fist and said: "Your name is Xiaonuer, you are the book boy my tenth uncle bought, right? Don't worry, I, Erniu, won't hit children, we will be colleagues from now on, tell anyone who bullies you.

Brother Erniu, Brother Erniu will support you!"

"The ghost is your colleague. Do you think you are an official? You are your colleague!"

The little slave rolled his eyes, not bothering to pay attention to this fool, and asked: "Brother-in-law, how did you do in the exam? Can you get the case?"

"It's okay, let's go and talk about it when we get home, I'm almost exhausted!" Xu Jin said weakly.

In this third round of policy analysis, Xu Jin felt that he had done quite well in the exam. He probably passed the exam this time. As for the case leader, he didn’t even think about it. Lu Kang probably had already appointed Jiang Fangjie, the case leader in Guixi County, because he had already decided before the exam.

Rumors spread that at the banquet in Linjiang Tower that day, Jiang Fangjie had a very pleasant conversation with Prince Ning.

When Xu Jin returned to his residence in West City, Xie Xiaowan had already closed the door early and had prepared dinner so that his husband would have a hot meal as soon as he returned from the exam.

After Xu Jin finished eating, he took a hot bath under Xiao Wan's service, and then he felt a little relieved.

"Er Niu, who asked you to come?" Xu Jin asked while drinking tea. Without anyone's instructions, Er Niu would definitely not come here on his own.

Er Niu was devouring the leftover haggis sold today, and replied in a humming voice: "Dad asked me to serve Uncle Ten. Oh, by the way, Grandpa (the patriarch) also asked me to bring a message to Uncle Ten, and wait for the government to release the results.

Later, when Uncle Ten had free time, he wanted to find time to return to the village to worship his ancestors."

Xu Jin's heart moved. Xu Deming was sending a reconciliation signal to himself. Is this tantamount to bowing down in disguise?

Although Xu Jin is a little dissatisfied with Xu Deming, he is still a member of the Xu family after all. His roots in Xujia Village cannot be changed. What's more, his parents are buried in Xujia Village. As a son of man, it is necessary to go back to worship every year.

Being kind and filial comes first. If you are not filial, you will be scolded. I should have gone back for Qingming Festival, but it coincided with the exam, so I had to postpone it.

"I understand, I will take time to return to the village after the Dragon Boat Festival!" Xu Jin said.

Erniu chuckled and said, "Then I'll go back to the village to report after the government examination results are released. By the way, Uncle Ten, where will I stay tonight?"

This house has four rooms. Now Xu Jin and his wife live in one room, the young slave lives in one room, and one room is used as a study room. There is one room left, which is usually used to store sundries. Xie Xiaowan can live in it after tidying it up.

, but there is no bed, and it is too late to buy it at this time. Fortunately, the weather is warm now, so it doesn't matter if it is just one night. Anyway, the skin of the cow is rough and the flesh is thick.

On April 30th, the results of the government examination were finally released, and once again there was a huge crowd in front of the government office. They were all candidates running to see the results, as well as ordinary people joining in the fun.

Xu Jin didn't look at the results because it wasn't necessary. Someone would come to announce the good news if he passed the government examination.

This morning the Spiced Haggis Shop launched a new product - Spicy Haggis.

Recently, the peppers in the yard have gradually matured, so Xu Jin made a pot of spicy haggis to test the water.

"Wow, it's so spicy, but it tastes pretty good. It would be great to eat it in winter!"

"It's too spicy, I can't stand it!"

"Tch, are you still a man? I can't stand the spiciness. The boss lady will have another bowl. The more you eat, the better it gets!"

Most of the people who came to the store to help were the coachmen from the carriage shop across the street. Most of these guys put one leg up, half squatting and half sitting. While eating, they listened to the little slave telling "The Condor", and occasionally stuck out their tongues to take a breath. The scene was very funny.

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Bang bang bang...

An official announcing the good news ran past the street beating a gong and shouting: Huang Dacan, an examinee from Yiyang County, won the 22nd place in the Central Government Examination...

Xie Xiaowan couldn't help but feel disappointed when she saw the messenger running away. This was already the third group passing by.

Bang bang bang...

As soon as he finished speaking, another government official came running up beating the gong. Xie Xiaowan felt happy, it must be my husband's turn this time. As a result, the government official passed by the haggis shop and didn't even stop.

Time passed by minute by second, and the cadres who announced the good news passed by one after another. Xie Xiaowan was disappointed again and again, and her little mouth pursed.

At this time, Xu Jin was a little undecided, because just now there was a yamen official who announced the good news and shouted that the third place in the government examination XX ran by. Now it is the third place's turn. Why is he not there yet? Could this be the strategy for the third game?

Something went wrong and was removed?

At this time, the diners in the store obviously noticed that something was wrong in the atmosphere, and some people started talking in low voices. Everyone knew that Xu Jin was the head of the county examination, and he must pass the government examination, so why didn't any official come to announce the good news at this time?

Erniu stood in front of the door, looking around, scratching his head and butt from time to time, and muttering to himself: "Come on, why don't you come..."

"Dasha Niu, don't stand at the door blocking the way, come in and help!" the little slave shouted unhappily. At this time, there was no happy messenger to announce the good news, and the boy was extremely depressed.

Erniu was about to return to the store when suddenly there was another banging gong outside. He immediately stared at the running cadre with wide eyes.

When the yamen came to the haggis shop, being stared at so closely by Daniel, a strong man like an iron tower, he couldn't help but feel a little numb, and asked weakly: "Does Xu Jin of Xujia Village, Shangrao live here?"

Xie Xiaowan's eyes lit up and she quickly said: "Yes, yes, brother Chai, is there any good news?"

The officer banged the gong fiercely and sang loudly: "Congratulations to Mr. Xu Jin of Xujia Village, Shangrao County, for winning the first place in the Zhongfu Examination and ranking first in the case!"

coax……

The whole shop suddenly boiled. Xie Xiaowan was so excited that she dropped the rolling pin in her hand and opened her mouth into an "O" shape.

Xu Jin was also stunned, first place! He actually won first place, this surprise was too great, what kind of plane was Magistrate Lu doing?

"Haha, Uncle Ten picked up the head of the government examination case again. Haha, Uncle Ten is awesome!" Erniu became silly and happy, and the little slave was also dancing with excitement.

Xu Jin was the first to react and quickly ordered: "Xiao Wan, give Brother Cha a reward!"
Chapter completed!