Chapter 39: Is the beginning of a case like searching for something?
Wei Chen slept for an unknown amount of time, and was finally awakened by the sound of a cloud board.
The exam time is officially over.
The clerks collected the papers in each examination room, and the candidates who submitted the papers walked out of the examination room and lined up in a row of fifty people in front of the dragon gate. They were released when the number of people was full.
Wei Chen carried the examination basket to the dragon gate and waited for a while with the other candidates. When the dragon gate opened, everyone left the examination room impatiently.
"Finally finished one exam."
Wei Chen walked out of the examination room with the flow of people and couldn't help but let out a long breath.
The first session of the county examination is the main session and the most important session. If you do well in the examination, you will be admitted directly and will be qualified to participate in the April prefectural examination.
Those who don’t win in the first round will have to participate in the second, third, or even fourth and fifth rounds.
If you still fail after taking so many exams, then I'm sorry, I have to wait until next year to try again.
Wei Chen has no worries about whether he will be selected. The only suspense is where he will be ranked when the crime occurs the day after tomorrow.
Wei Chen walked a few steps and happened to catch a glimpse of Wang Yaochen, the top disciple.
He was surrounded in the center of the crowd, reciting his article loudly.
When he read a sentence, everyone around him praised him: "Brother Wang is such a talented person, and getting the head of the county trial case is like picking something out of a bag!"
Wang Yaochen's face was red and he was in high spirits.
Wei Chen shook his head, turned and left.
Not long after, Sheng Changbai and Chen Jun caught up.
Sheng Changbai asked Wei Chen how his test poem went, and Wei Chen read the poem he had written.
"Wonderful, wonderful!"
After hearing this, Sheng Changbai repeatedly raised his palms to praise, and then suddenly sighed softly and said: "Only after hearing the masterpieces of my virtuous brother can I know what it means to be someone outside the world and someone outside the world. My virtuous brother is so talented that I am not as good as me. My virtuous brother, I'm so talented."
It seems to me that the first case of this county trial is already in your pocket!"
Hearing Sheng Changbai's words, Chen Jun asked curiously: "What about Wang Yaochen? I heard that he is a high-ranking disciple of the number one scholar, and he came here for Xiao Sanyuan. Can Brother Wei beat him?"
"Wang Yaochen?"
Sheng Changbai smiled and shook his head: "I have heard of this man's name when I was in Yangzhou. This man is indeed a rare talent, and he has won the true biography of the number one scholar. However, he was ambitious at a young age and has always been pretentious. The articles he wrote
He also shows his sharp edge and regards the world's heroes as if they are nothing.
It would be fine if such a person who relies on his talent and is arrogant falls into the hands of others, but the county magistrate was born in the second rank of Jinshi, and his teacher is the famous Mr. Shannong. How can the county tolerate him? This time
I'm afraid I won't have a chance with him as the head of the trial case."
"That's not necessarily the case."
Even though Sheng Changbai was very certain, Chen Jun still didn't believe it and insisted that Wang Yaochen was the biggest contender for Wei Chen's position as head of the case.
Chen Jun is a person who accepts death. He feels that with Wang Yaochen's huge reputation, he will definitely not be a parallel importer. Wei Chen should be more careful when facing him.
Sheng Changbai did not argue with him, but just said something incomprehensible: "We will find out when the results are released."
"But..."
Chen Jun wanted to argue a few more words. At this time, Wei Chen came out with a smile and smoothed things over: "Okay, Brother Chen, the exams are over. What's there to argue about? Let's find a restaurant quickly to fill our stomachs."
Something!"
"When you say that, you seem a little hungry."
Chen Jun stopped talking and swallowed unconsciously.
After taking the test for a day, he only ate some snacks to barely satisfy his hunger. At this time, he was already hungry. No one would get the blame for the case anyway. Instead of arguing and arguing, it was better to find a place to go.
What a feast!
When Wei Chen and Sheng Changbai saw this, they both looked at each other and smiled.
So the three of them asked their classmates to bring a letter home, saying that they would not go home for dinner, and then they found a nice restaurant nearby and had a meal to soothe their hearts after being tortured by exams all day. ……
It has been two days since the county examination ended.
The day before, Wei Chen went to the Sheng family to visit friends, and was warmly stayed by Sheng Changbai, saying that he wanted to reciprocate as a courtesy. Wei Chen had to stay at the Sheng family for the night and went home early the next morning.
Walking to the entrance of the alley, Wei Chen suddenly felt that something was wrong with the atmosphere. There had never been so many people gathered here before, and the bustle of people really shocked Wei Chen.
Quickly walking into the courtyard, Wei Chen saw a servant wearing a government uniform sitting at the top, with Zhang Ming standing beside him.
"Brother Chen, you are finally back!"
As soon as Zhang Ming saw Wei Chen, his joy was beyond words. He stepped forward excitedly and said, "This gentleman has brought good news. Brother Chen, you have been selected by the county magistrate to be the head of this county examination!"<
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Although he had been mentally prepared for a long time, when Wei Chen heard the news with his own ears, his heart still palpitated.
The first county trial case!
In addition to being an honor worth bragging about, this also has real benefits.
According to the usual practice, the top candidates in the county examination are usually able to win the title of scholar. For Wei Chen, this is definitely something worth celebrating.
The official who came to announce the good news bowed his hand to Wei Chen and said with a smile on his face: "This must be Wei Chen, a junior official from Wei. Congratulations!"
When Wei Chen saw this, he quickly took out some loose money from his body and handed it to the official, saying "Thank you for your hard work."
This is what the official was waiting for. Seeing Wei Chen being so polite, he immediately became happy. He took the money and put it in his purse. He said with a smile: "Chief Wei, get ready. I'm going to the county school in the afternoon to thank the county magistrate."
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Wei Chen cupped his hands and said, "Thank you very much!"
"There is no need to be polite at the head of the case."
The official who delivered the good news left the Wei family with satisfaction, pushed aside the onlookers and neighbors, got on his horse, and returned to his hometown in the direction of the county government.
After the official left, Wei Ruyi and Zhang Xu, who were hiding behind the curtain, came out.
Wei Ruyi grabbed Wei Chen's hand and said excitedly: "Brother Chen got the case, I'm afraid I'm not dreaming!"
Zhang Xu saw the expression on Wei Chen's face, shook Wei Ruyi's arm and said, "Mom, you've pinched Brother Chen so hard!"
"Hey, look at my brain. I was overjoyed for a moment. Are you okay, Brother Chen?"
Wei Ruyi quickly let go of her hand and smiled awkwardly. Although she is a woman, she has been doing housework all year round, and her hands are much stronger than Wei Chen, a teenager.
Wei Chen rubbed his palms and said with a smile: "It's okay, it doesn't hurt anymore."
Wei Ruyi looked at Wei Chen, her eyes full of relief. Suddenly, she seemed to have thought of something and patted herself on the head.
"Brother Chen, when you go to thank the county magistrate later, you can't wear these clothes. I ordered several sets of silk and satin clothes for you last month, just to wait for you to get the title. Now you are ordered by the county magistrate.
First of all, this honor is gone, why not replace it today!"
Wei Chen looked at the cloth on his body and said indifferently: "No need, I'm used to wearing this, it's quite comfortable."
"How can that be done!"
Wei Ruyi raised his eyebrows and said in a high voice: "You are the chief prosecutor of the county. You are the best in knowledge. Naturally, you must dress decently. Otherwise, not only will your face be disgraced, but the county magistrate will also be embarrassed. You are the chief prosecutor of the county."
He appointed it!"
Wei Chen thought about it carefully and felt that what Wei Ruyi said did make some sense. He didn't hesitate anymore and nodded: "Then I'll follow what my aunt said."
"That's right! The meal is ready, hurry up and eat!"
Both Zhang Ming and Wei Ruyi are in a good mood.
Over the years, the couple had suffered a lot in order to raise Wei Chen and provide for him to study, but at this moment, they felt that everything they had done was worth it.
Now that Brother Chen has been convicted of the crime, Brother Mingzhao’s spirit in heaven will surely be gratified...