Now that the New Year is approaching, the flavor of the New Year has become stronger and stronger. From time to time, the sound of firecrackers can be heard in the ears, which is surprising.
However, Qi Yu turned a deaf ear and walked back on the road with a solemn expression.
Yes, at this time, he was thinking about a puzzling question.
He really couldn't understand why Luo Yuan was so indifferent to him. Did he offend him in some way?
This is unlikely!
The two of them had never met before, so how could they possibly offend him?
How strange!
Forget it, don’t think about it if you don’t understand. It’s better to go back and review your homework as soon as possible.
Now every inch of time is worth every inch of gold.
No time can be wasted.
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When I returned to my residence, I saw that Tan Junyan had already prepared lunch, and there was actually a little bit of meat in the dish.
Well, he paid for all these dishes.
He claimed that this was a meal to express his gratitude.
This meal is a bit bland...
But there's nothing he can do, there's only so much he can do at the moment, he's so strapped for money!
Qi Yu accepted his kindness very considerately and thanked him.
From this incident, we can see that this man is an honest person and at least knows how to be grateful.
Compared to those who feel they are at a loss even if they don't get any benefits, I don't know how much better it is.
In short, his character is not bad.
After eating, the two of them went to review their homework.
It is also very important to cram before the exam to deepen your impression.
Therefore, we must forget about food and sleep, day and night.
Qi Yu got up earlier than a chicken and went to bed later than a dog. He had to burn several pots of lamp oil alone. In addition to studying "Dengke Collection", he also bought some additional books to browse.
It's nothing else but various documents on the strategy of restraining the tyrants. This is what Luo Yuan specifically mentioned before. Regardless of whether you will pass the exam or not, let's preview it.
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Time passes day by day, in a hurry.
On this twenty-ninth day of the year, there is a strong fragrance floating in the air, which is very tempting.
Alas, this is a certain family that has started to overuse the oil. I don’t know what delicious food they have fried at home?
On the eve of the New Year, red Spring Festival couplets are plastered all over the streets, and everything is festive.
New Year's Day is a festival that pays great attention to reunion, especially the New Year's Eve dinner in the evening, when the whole family gathers around the same table to watch the New Year and welcome the New Year.
In front of the dinner table.
The old people summarized the gains and losses of the year.
The adults are making plans for the spring.
The children are looking forward to the red envelopes they may receive in the next few days.
Where is my family?
What are they doing?
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Finally, I got through this difficult New Year.
In the following days, each day seemed to pass faster and faster.
Whoosh...
The fireworks of the Lantern Festival are like a flash in the pan, and in a blink of an eye it is the sixteenth day of the first lunar month.
Qin Tianjian announced: Open the seal!
As a result, the capital began to operate normally again.
In the yamen, official business has also begun.
The Ministry of Rites posted an announcement about the imperial examination as soon as possible. This year's Enke examination will officially start on the ninth day of February!
This is a traditional time point, step by step, and there is no change.
In terms of process, the difference between the general examination and the provincial examination is not that big.
The examinations for the entire subject are still divided into three sessions, each lasting three days, and there is one day of rest between sessions. The Gongyuan is also completely closed, and eating, drinking, sleeping, and sleeping are still allowed inside.
In terms of level, the examination is a high-standard imperial examination, which is personally presided over by the Minister of Rites.
The president is the number one person who determines the results of the examination, and is also the overall leader in filling out the results. This position is usually held by a scholar from the Hanlin Academy. As for the tutors under his command, they are designated and selected by the cabinet ministers after discussion.
There are two types of candidates for the general examination.
The first type is candidates from all over the country. Through their own efforts, they have passed all the tests, passed the threshold of the provincial examination, and now come to the Gongyuan Chan Palace in the capital to win the title.
The second type of people are the supervisory students who study in the Imperial College. Most of them entered the institution with a "certain second generation" background. Now, they are also waiting for the opportunity to stand out. The supervisory students do not need to take the provincial examination, which is also the imperial examination system.
The most unfair part.
However, once you enter the examination, these two types of people will be treated fairly, and there will definitely be no big or bad names.
Think about it, the emperor is watching over there, is there any point in trying to fight with him?
All in all, I will try to treat everyone equally!
No matter you are an old man who is crazy about being a teenager, or you are a young man who is conceited and writes a pen, as long as you still have the courage and ambition, you can try your luck in this subject.
It can also be seen that the competition is not as fierce as usual.
Since the sixteenth day of the first lunar month, tension has spread.
The Ministry of Rites had just opened its doors, and candidates were already flocking to the exam.
What's the matter?
It’s okay to apply for floating tickets!
Yes, no matter what kind of exam it is, applying for an admission ticket is the first step!
Qi Yu didn't dare to delay and ran over early in the morning to queue up.
Who knows, there is a large group of people coming earlier.
The one-character queue composed of candidates was a mile long, and at a glance, they were all filled with black heads.
There are so many people!
There are so many that it makes people feel toothless.
But luckily, it was Qi Yu's turn finally as the sun set over the mountains.
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The spring breeze in February is like scissors.
The cold winter is gradually gone, the south wind is coming, and everything on the earth is beginning to revive.
However, it is still very cold in spring, so you still need to wear cotton-padded clothes in the morning and evening to keep out the cold.
This is spring in the north, which is very different from the land south of the Yangtze River.
On this day, the sky was just getting bright, and the gate of Gongyuan was already crowded with people.
These people all looked solemn and looked very cautious.
Yes, today is the ninth day of February, the start day of the general examination!
Just last night, Qi Yu had a little insomnia.
My inability to sleep was not because I was nervous, but because I felt homesick.
I still remember that every time before the exam, my mother Zhou would burn incense and worship Buddha and pray devoutly. Later, this belief even infected my wife.
I believe that at this time, the house must be filled with incense and prayers.
In the hazy half-sleep, I even heard their mumbling...
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A gust of biting morning wind blew by, making everyone shiver.
It's so cold!
You have to persevere and hold on even when it’s cold!
Wearing cotton-padded clothes is not allowed in the imperial examination, otherwise you will be punished as cheating, so you have to wear more unlined clothes.
However, ten layers of sheets are not as good as one layer of cotton. No matter how many layers you wear, you can't stop the biting cold air.
At this juncture, what I fear most is catching a cold or something. Not to mention failing in the exam, even my life will be in danger.
Qi Yu knew this firsthand and couldn't help but pray secretly.
