Before the township examination, there are two supplementary examinations hosted by the academic administration, which are called the subject examination and the general examination. The candidates are finally selected to participate in the township examination.
Both the scientific examination and the annual examination are aimed at students, but this is not the case for the general admission examination.
Any student who failed in the annual examination, or a Confucian scholar who has no meritorious status as a student, can sign up to take the exam.
If you pass the general examination, you will be qualified as a Confucian scholar and will also receive a quota for the provincial examination.
In fact, among the 3,000 candidates for the Jiangnan Provincial Provincial Examination, more than 1,000 were all Confucian scholars.
Moreover, the admission rate in the Confucian rural examination is not low. Every year in the rural examination, candidates with Confucian background often account for 20 to 30%.
Therefore, in order to compete for the quota of more than a thousand Confucian scholars, there are as many as 20,000 scholars who signed up to participate in the Jiangnan Province Great Recruitment Examination this year, and the competition is also very fierce.
Comparatively speaking, it was much easier for Wei Chen to get the quota for the provincial examination. He and Sheng Changbai ranked first in the last year's examination, and they automatically obtained the quota for the provincial examination early. They did not have to take the scientific examination and the college entrance examination.
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After a big exchange, the candidates for the provincial examination were finally decided. Scholars from all over the province flocked to Jiangning, the provincial capital, and the business of the brothel inn in Jiangning City became prosperous again.
The brothels and inns in the city have taken the opportunity to increase their prices, but they are still full. Many candidates can only stay in private houses. Of course, the prices will only be more expensive. Candidates who can't afford it can only live in ruined temples outside the city.
Walking on the street at this time, there are scholars wearing square scarves and straight blouses everywhere. If you don't know how to speak without using "Zhihuzheye", you will be embarrassed to talk to others.
For a time, the city was full of literature, and the air was full of sourness. What followed was the rise of various literary gatherings, large and small. Scholars gathered together, recited poems and sang harmony, and enjoyed each other's praises. p>
Of course, there are also serious literary gatherings.
Some seniors who have achieved very high rankings in the imperial examinations will be invited by governors and academic administrators to give lectures and impart examination experience to candidates.
This highly practical cultural meeting is very attractive to candidates who are interested in taking the provincial examination. Thousands of people often gather in front of the stage to listen to the lecture, and the scene is spectacular.
Hearing that Wei Chen and Sheng Changbai had arrived in Jiangning, classmates from Sheng's voluntary school made an appointment to gather at Sheng's house.
However, when the appointed day came, when Wei Chen and Sheng Changbai went out to greet the guests, they found that not only Tao Dazhi and Chen Jun were coming, but also Wang Yaochen, Weng Dingfan, and Tang Henian.
"I invited these three people."
Seeing the surprised look on Wei Chen's face, Tao Dazhi explained with a smile: "The provincial examination is coming soon, and it is useless to work behind closed doors. It is the right thing to communicate and study with each other. You are all famous talents among the students in Jiangning Prefecture, so we should unite.
As a whole, don’t let the reputation of Jiangning Prefecture fall into disgrace.”
Wei Chen bowed his hands to Wang Yaochen and the other three in greeting, and then chuckled and said: "Brother Tao is more thoughtful. I had also thought about going to a few literary conferences to gain more knowledge before the provincial examination. However, I have not been in Jiangning for a long time, and there are too few people of the same age who I know well. Tao
Brother, this move really solved my urgent need."
Sheng Changbai also nodded in agreement: "The emphasis of cultural gatherings is communication. The more people there are, the better."
Wei Chen looked at Wang Yaochen, Weng Dingfan, and Tang Henian: "What do you think, three gentlemen?"
"Since I'm here, I've already had this intention." Wang Yaochen smiled and cupped his hands, and Weng Dingfan and Tang Henian also nodded in agreement.
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When Wei Chen heard this, he couldn't help but smile happily.
During the boy's examination, he, Wang Yaochen and others were competitors, and it was normal for them to admire each other. But at this time, the provincial examination was coming, and everyone was a student representing Jiangningshi Prefecture in the provincial examination, so naturally they had the same hatred and hatred.<
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That night, Sheng Changbai arranged for five scholars to live in this grand residence. From the next day, this quiet and spacious mansion became the school of seven Jiangning nobles.
In the morning, they will take turns telling their thoughts on the exam, or commenting on the essays written by each person the day before.
In the afternoon, they attended local cultural gatherings in Jiangning and listened to lectures by famous teachers.
Tao Dazhi has a wide network of contacts and is very well-informed. There is no literary conference held in Jiangning City that he does not know about.
Of course, there are not always high-quality literary gatherings to go to. When there are no literary gatherings, Wei Chen and Wang Yaochen, two recognized masters, will come up with topics, and everyone will write their own essays, and then comment on them in the evening.
Although the schedule is full, no one feels bored. Everyone's patience has been tempered in the long road to the imperial examination, otherwise they would not be able to reach this stage.
Besides, it is a very happy thing in itself for a group of like-minded young people to get together.
The seven scholars gathered in the grand residence now are all top imperial examination masters in Jiangning Prefecture. Although they cherish each other, they can't help but secretly compete with each other in their hearts.
Of course, this kind of competition is beneficial, and everyone is happy to see its results.
No one wants to be pulled too far down by others, so everyone is very motivated, and what follows is the overall progress of this small group of seven people.
In Jiangning City in July, the heat is scorching, but a cutting-edge whirlwind called "Jiangning Seven Sons" blew through the Jiangnan literary world, allowing thousands of scholars from all over the province to experience firsthand what is the heritage of Jiangning, the provincial capital.<
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Titles similar to the Seven Sons of a certain place and the Three Heroes of a certain place have always been common, but most of them are just flattering each other in a small circle, building momentum for each other, and mostly boasting elements.
But the "Seven Sons of Jiangning" are not self-proclaimed, but the reputation of the seven Wei Chens who have earned their reputation by relying on their true talents and learning.
Since the beginning of July, the seven members of Wei and Chen have won the first place in various literary associations of all sizes. Once, they even defeated hundreds of fellow scholars and took the top seven places in one fell swoop.
Since then, the name of the "Seven Sons of Jiangning" has become more and more famous, and is even famous throughout Jiangnan Shilin.
Wei Chen once participated in the Boat Poetry Festival in Yangzhou and achieved great fame. Wang Yaochen and others also became famous in Suzhou Prefecture, Changzhou Prefecture and other places. More than half of the seven people were already famous.
Wherever the seven went, not only the scholars from Jiangning followed the scenery, but also many scholars from Beppu also became their fans and asked them for advice.
After attending several cultural gatherings, it was not long before they left their hometown for the exam. The seven of them bought things for the exam and began to recharge their batteries at home.
There are three rural examinations, each lasting three days. During this period, you are not allowed to leave the dormitory. For each test, the candidates have to shed a layer of skin.
Many candidates who take the provincial examination for the first time often do not have a deep understanding of the intensity of the examination. After entering the examination room, they are unable to adapt, and even collapse physically and mentally. In the end, they regretfully fail. This situation has not been uncommon over the years.
Naturally, Wei Chen and others will not make such a stupid mistake. They must keep their spirits up before going to the examination room.
However, I am used to living a busy life, and when I suddenly have some free time, I am really at a loss as to what to do.
"Why don't we go to the bathhouse to take a bath together? It can not only relax the body and mind, but also enhance the relationship, how nice?"
The person who proposed this proposal was naturally Tao Dazhi, who ran a bathhouse at home, but as soon as he said it, he was ruthlessly rejected by everyone.
In the end, Wei Chen said: "We have been together for many days and have similar temperaments. It is better to form a literary club. We can enjoy poems and drinks on weekdays and discuss current affairs. When the time comes for the official appointment, we can also support each other and advance and retreat together. Everyone