Xu Yinyin was busy in the village, Xu Chunshan was also busy, and Zhang Xiulan was busy working on the opening of the shop. The three people at home were away, and Xu Dajun had no one to care about. He just went to eat somewhere after school.
Today I went to Xu Ji Sanitary Ware Shop. Old Mrs. Xu came to live in the shop. She was responsible for cooking for Mr. Xu and others every day. When she went there, she had food to eat.
Tomorrow I will go to a hot pot restaurant with my classmates to inspect and have a meal by the way.
The day after tomorrow, I'll go to a classmate's house to have a meal.
In short, he can't be hungry.
Today is the time for the hotpot restaurant to collect this month's dividends. After school, a group of teenagers went to Manjianghong. Naturally, they had to stay in Manjianghong to eat hot pot tonight.
It was still early, so I happened to meet Ye Xuran and Yang Shiqiu, and the group went to sit in the teahouse first.
A group of students sit together and talk about knowledge.
When it comes to knowledge, it is natural to talk about examinations.
Ye Xuran and Yang Shiqiu are both students of Sanyang Academy. They are quite young, they are both 18 or 19 years old. They were awarded the title of "Tongsheng" last year. They are planning to be selected as a scholar in this year's academy examination and compete for the title of "Jiusheng" in the provincial examination the year after next.
The childbirth examination is held once a year and the hospital examination is held every two years.
The provincial examination is held once every three years. If you miss it once, you will have to wait another three years.
So now both of them looked a little sad.
Ye Xuran said: "This year's childbirth examination has been cancelled. I wonder if the college examination will be held as scheduled?"
If not, then you can only wait for next year's college examination. If you fail the college examination next year, your success will be far away.
Yes, the county examination will be held in February, and notices should have been issued one month in advance to inform people to register, but it is almost February, and the registration notice for the county examination has not been posted yet.
Ye Xuran, the prefect's son, had already learned from his father a few days ago that this year's county examination and prefectural examination were not expected to be held, so the registration notice from the county government had not been issued.
Sure enough, the official document from Jiang Zhoumu came yesterday, confirming that all county and state examinations are canceled this year, not only in Qingzhou, but also in several states in Yunzhou. It is estimated that it will be posted tomorrow.
It doesn’t hurt to talk about it here in advance at this time.
None of the people here are brainless. After thinking about it for a moment, I realized that this must be the intention of the patron king. As for whether the college examination in August will be cancelled, it depends on when the patron king captures Yongzhou.
Fang Wenhe has an uncle who is an official in Beijing, so he has better information. I heard that the old emperor fell ill last winter and his body is still in poor condition. I'm afraid it won't last long.
Immediately he couldn't help but said: "The college examination is in August, I think it will definitely be held as scheduled."
"Then I'll lend you a good word!" Ye Xuran couldn't help but said, if it is not cancelled, it will be one more chance. If you don't win this year, you will still have a chance to win next year. As long as you win, you can take part in the provincial examination the year after next. No need.
Wait another three years.
After saying that, he felt a little more relaxed and couldn't help but turn around and joke with Fang Congyun: "I told you to end up with me and Shiqiu last year, but if you don't, now it's better, you have to wait another year!"
Fang Congyun had already had a good and in-depth talk with his grandfather about this. He was not impatient at all. It would not be a bad idea to have one more year to accumulate knowledge and gain more knowledge by then.
I smiled lightly at the moment and didn't take it seriously.
And Xu Dajun was playing tricks on the side, "That's just right! When I come out together next year, we can be classmates and become the same age. How great!"
When Dong Shuangqi and Fang Zian settled down, they patted the table and laughed like ducks, "Hahaha..."
"You're the last person to take the exam and you still want to be in the same year as Cong Yuncheng? What good things are you thinking about?"
Xu Dajun looked sideways, "Who are you looking down on!"
Dong Shuangqi and Fang Zian were laughing so much that they were speechless, and the others were also extremely happy.
It's not that they wanted to make a joke, it was just too funny.
What is the same year? People who are on the same list are called the same year!
What kind of list is it? Naturally, it is the list of the Provincial Examination.
Fang Congyun has been reading 三百千 with his grandfather since he was three years old. He reads diligently day and night without slacking off. Now he has been reading books for more than ten years. He has memorized the Four Books and Five Classics by heart.
However, Xu Dajun only started to read at the village school at the age of seven, and now he can barely memorize the Four Books and Five Classics, and he has not yet read all the commentaries.
Even if he works hard for another year and can pass the Tongsheng Examination, no one thinks that he will be able to become a scholar, a successful candidate, or become the same year as Fang Congyun.
Not to mention Xu Dajun, even Ye Xuran, Yang Shiqiu and Fang Wenhe, who first obtained the title of Tongsheng from Fang Congyun, were not sure.
Therefore, this joke is destined to make them laugh well.
Xu Dajun was just such a talker, but when he saw everyone laughing like this, he was a little timid, but he didn't dare to jump up and swear to God that he could do it.
Just kidding, the oath is good, but if it doesn't come true, it will be even more embarrassing. It's not worth breaking your liver and brain for this.
He shut up, but when everyone was walking to Manjiang Hongpu, Fang Congyun fell behind, but said to him with an encouraging face: "Dajun, I believe in you, you can definitely do it!"
Xu Dajun was so frightened that he almost tripped over himself, "Don't! Take back those words!"
Every time Xu Yinyin said this to him, it was the worst time for him.
He knew that the brain circuits of top academics were all the same.
Fang Congyun was puzzled, "Why? Do you have no confidence in yourself? I think you have made great progress now. From the messy beginning to now, you can write neatly. I believe you will write it in time."
This is a meaningful article. There is still a full year before next year's childbirth examination. If you don't understand anything in the future, you can ask me at any time.
The most important part of the imperial examination is essays, and when it comes to writing essays, the Four Books and Five Classics are all in my mind, and I have no words to say. When school is over tomorrow, you follow me to the study, and I will give you all my commentaries on the Four Books and Five Classics.
Take it, take a good look at it, be sure to memorize it all and understand it thoroughly.
Furthermore, good articles require more writing and practice. Let’s do this. From now on, you can write an article for me every five days and I will help you with guidance.”
Xu Dajun already wanted to kneel down, wishing he could slap himself in the teahouse just now. You said you, what are you doing wrong? You have to be talkative!
Okay, now, find something to do for yourself!
Xu Dajun was smiling on his face, but crying in his heart. Only he could understand the feeling.
This complicated mood was not relieved until I arrived at Manjianghong, had a hearty hot pot meal, and then received this month's huge dividend.
The hot pot restaurant closed on the night of the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month and opened on the second day of the first lunar month. Business was very good during the first month of the lunar month, and those students on vacation were here almost every day.
Therefore, the dividends this month were actually better than those in the first month of opening. Xu Dajun received more than 900 taels of silver.
Holding a pile of banknotes, Xu Dajun was full of joy. There was still a lot of dividends left from last month, and there are so many this month. How to use them?
Buy two more houses for Xu Yinyin?
Ah, no, his mother also said that she would collect five thousand taels of silver and return it to Fang Congyun.
Xu Dajun couldn't help turning his head to look at Fang Congyun.
He shared so much money, and Fang Congyun also shared so much money. Fang Congyun also had many shops, so how much money did he earn in a month?
This guy is a diamond king!
Such a good brother-in-law can't give others the advantage!
Thinking like this, Xu Dajun couldn't help but look for him in private and said, "Didn't you say you like my sister? But I see you haven't taken any action?"
Fang Congyun was stunned, "What action?"
"What action? Of course, how to chase my sister!"
"The so-called fair lady is a gentleman, so why would you like her if you don't ask for her name?"
"..."
Seeing Xu Dajun's beaming expression, Fang Congyun's eyes darkened slightly: "How should I chase him? Please teach me Dajun."