Chapter 32: The Life of a Newborn
"Hahaha, we Pingcang are in the limelight this time. The head of the case is not occupied by the Juncheng family."
"First the top of the list and then the head of the case. The next step is not to be Jieyuan!"
“Congratulations to the head of the case Zhou!”
Dozens of Pingcang children exploded in excitement, and they crowded in front of Zhou Bai to congratulate him. Maybe they also wanted to get some luck from the head of the case?
Who knows how this person from a rural background managed to rush forward? Could it be that he is a child of luck?
"Brother Zhao, huh?" Zhou Bai returned the greeting and walked towards Zhao Liangji with a half-smile.
Zhao Liangji looked ugly, but in this situation, he had no choice but to congratulate him.
The villain has succeeded! Zhao Liangji cursed secretly, and the joy of passing the test faded a little for a while, and left in a hurry.
"Brother Zhou, congratulations." At this time, a person who surprised him came forward and congratulated him.
It is Chen Yun, the young master of the Chen family who failed the exam. He is one year older than Zhou Bai, but their situations are completely different now.
"Brother Chen, there is no need to be discouraged. You must know that those who achieve great things must not only have extraordinary talents, but also must have perseverance."
"If you settle down for another year, you will definitely win." Zhou Bai has never been stingy with his kindness to those who are kind.
Chen Yun was stunned for a moment, and felt that Zhou Bai's words of persuasion were like a good medicine. Yes, he couldn't be discouraged just because of one failure. At worst, he might come back next year.
"Brother Zhou has the style of an ancient gentleman, with a clear sense of grudges and grievances. Chen will definitely remember these words in his heart." Chen Yun bowed and treated Zhou Bai with a half-master's salute.
Some onlookers immediately started discussing in whispers.
"This, half-master ceremony? Has it passed?"
"No, it didn't happen. Didn't you hear the words that Mr. Zhou sent to Mr. Chen? It's a small statement, but it's thought-provoking."
"Wonderful, so wonderful. I will prepare our troops to fight again next year!"
Afterwards, the scene of Zhou Bai admonishing Chen Yun with small words of justice was also spread in the county. The saying "Those who achieve great things must not only have extraordinary talents, but also must have perseverance" were regarded as a model by many who failed.
It is precisely because of this that Zhou Bai, the chief criminal, is one of the few former criminals who has aroused envy. Those criminal leaders in the past were so arrogant.
Once he became famous, his nose was as high as the sky, but Mr. Zhou still treated Tong Sheng as his peer. He would also give a few answers to the losers who came to ask for advice.
Several officials praised Zhou Bai highly, thinking that his character could set an example for scholars.
Even Bei'an County's Taoist priest told people close to him privately that the person responsible for this case had a Taoist intention and would be able to achieve great achievements in the future.
Zhou Bai also didn't expect that his fame would become even bigger and bigger than when Langtaosha first came out.
In the past, it could be said that he could only write poems and lyrics, but now these jealous words are bonus points. A case head who is good at composing poems and lyrics will leave many exquisite poems on the road to the imperial examination in the future.
All kinds of information have been put on the table of the major forces in Bei'an County. Whoever wins over them first may reap huge rewards in the future.
But Zhou Bai ignored the turmoil outside and rushed to the county government to receive the reward for his successful scholar. Recently, he felt a little numb in his scalp, as if there was a thundercloud staring at him above his head.
The deadline is approaching?!
Quickly take a look at the things. First of all, it is a scholar's document, which means that the Daxu court has recognized Zhou Bai as a scholar and has enjoyed many preferential treatment since then.
This is the most important, because it depends on whether Zhou Bai's destiny is generated or not.
With an anxious mood, Zhou Bai penetrated into the Heavenly Book of Fortune and saw a tiny white thread on the figure swaying, as thin as an embroidery needle, and not yet stable.
If compared to ordinary people, they still have almost one-tenth of their original destiny, but no matter what, this is the real destiny.
If you look closely, you can see a looming carp swimming around the thin white line, looking very strenuous.
No matter what, this was Zhou Bai's destiny. The threat of death that was so close at hand suddenly dissipated. He had been worried about being struck by lightning while sleeping for the past two days.
When it comes to whether it is a new life, Zhou Bai is not sure. After all, he has not yet understood this rebirth.
There is a heaven in this world, with the Emperor of Heaven and the immortals and gods above, and hundreds of millions of people and countless living beings below.
Can the Book of Luck really change the timeline of such a big world?
Zhou Bai shook his head, no longer thinking about it, just keep going and seize the opportunity again.
[Luck: Your natal destiny is weak, but fortune comes from heaven] (Your natal destiny is extremely weak. If you compare it with the destiny of a newborn baby, you may win; you have received a gift from the gods, and your fortune will increase sharply in the future, but your fortune will rise.
Eventually dispersed.)
After reading the entry, Zhou Bai was completely relieved, he didn't have to worry about being crushed into powder immediately.
Even though the explanation behind it was very humiliating, Zhou Bai believed that everything was only temporary.
The floating luck can last for a few days, and the luck brought by the title of head of the case is enough to nourish the new life.
But Zhou Bai didn't have a few seconds to rejoice, and bitterness soon appeared on his face, because he discovered that his destiny was only white.
"Hey, the zodiac sign of dragon and carp is white. What kind of combination is this?"
After sighing, Zhou Bai looked at other things.
A fine ten-forged sword with exquisite and gorgeous decoration. Obviously you are not really meant to kill enemies with this sword.
This is just a symbol of status. Scholars can wear a scholar's sword and travel around the prefectures and counties without being blocked by checkpoints along the way. It is a must for study tours.
Of course, if you kill bandits and bandits with this sword, the court will recognize it and will remember it.
In addition, for land deeds of 100 acres of fertile land, the top ten counties in Bei'an will be granted 100 acres, and the remaining 50 acres will be granted. These land titles will be recognized by all counties below, and you can choose independently.
Finally, there is the unique reward for the head of the case, sponsored by the county government, fifty taels of silver, a set of the four treasures of the top-grade study, and a letter of appointment from the county government.
As long as Zhou Bai is willing, he can join the county government as an official at any time, and Cao Yamen can choose him as he pleases.
This is a high-ranking official in the county government. If Zhou Bai accepts the appointment, works in the county government for a few terms, and returns to the Zhou family to take over the position of clan leader, it will be a smooth process.
After all, Zhou Mingxuan is just a clerk in the county government. He has made the Zhou family have a lot of momentum in recent years by relying on his connections and resources as an official for many years.
Of course, Zhou Bai would definitely not become a county official, or any case boss would not "become an official" so easily.
As long as he cannot be promoted to a Jinshi or a high-ranking official, he will never be able to turn his ancestral home into a red house, and Zhou Bai's parents will never be able to enter the spiritual realm of the ancestral hall.
Juncheng Restaurant, Wangyue Tower, specializes in receiving high-end customers, and even has a retired chef from a certain prince's palace. All those who come to eat here are rich or noble.
Before Zhou Bai's career was successful, he wouldn't have been so extravagant, but it was a different matter if someone was treating him.
In the private room on the third floor, he was dressed in green crotch, with a newly issued sword on his waist, and his back was straight and erect.
Although she looks pretty and fair, her brows and eyes look mature and calm beyond her years.
Qi Hua, the master of Qi who was the host, looked at Zhou Bai with outstanding temperament, and a strange look flashed in his eyes. The villagers could raise such a young man.
Chapter completed!