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Back at Longmen Inn, the familiar scholars gathered together to have dinner, but they looked silent and never mentioned their performance in the first session. No matter how the questions and articles were done, they were all past tense. When there were two exams, discussing those would make them feel bad and destroy the rhythm of the subsequent exams.

The rest time of the day passed quickly, and the second provincial examination began.

The second test was one of the five classics questions, one of the edicts, one of the edicts, one of the edicts, one of the edicts, and the number of words required was more than 500 words. There were a total of five test questions, three fewer than the first test, but due to the strict requirements in content form, the difficulty was even greater.

Compared to the first game, the score ratio of this game is also higher.

In other words, if you go wrong in some questions in the first game and your score is not high, but as long as you perform well in the next two games, you can reverse the disadvantage and stand out in the overall score.

The second exam process is roughly the same as the first exam, tense, serious, and boring... For all the candidates, it seems like a purgatory test.

Poor scholars all over the world, every test score is resentful, but this is the case.

After the second exam, the scholars who went out were obviously haggard in their spirits, and many of them lost weight. They couldn't eat well or sleep well, and they thought hard, how could they not lose weight?

But everyone knows in their heart that there is still the most important exam waiting for them. At this critical moment, no matter how hard or tired you are, you cannot fall down.

Even if you die, you have to die in the exam room.

Seeing a firm face with tight pursed lips, Chen Sanlang sighed: This kind of test style is not only present in this time and space, but also in another seemingly open and developed time and space. It is likely to continue and it is difficult to achieve fundamental changes.

An exam, a future is inseparable.

At the beginning of the last exam, the sky was gloomy and it started to rain again. The scholars held umbrellas and rushed to the test institute with their umbrellas.

There was an episode in which a candidate had a high fever and insisted on entering the examination room, but fell to the ground and fainted while undergoing the examination and was carried away by the soldiers. After walking out for about ten feet, he miraculously woke up and shouted frantically to take the exam...

When everyone saw it, they felt melancholy, but for some scholars who had been in the examination hall for many years, this situation was common and they sighed.

In the third session of the provincial examination, the test questions changed again, and became the five current affairs policy theory. It mainly combines the theory of classical meaning to express opinions on current affairs and government affairs.

This is the most difficult hurdle. It is difficult to combine the classics and current affairs well; it is another difficult to meet the requirements. Follow the crowd. It is the same and destined to be lost in everyone. It cannot be praised, but if you express fresh opinions, you have to risk being unrecognized...

The time is here, the exam questions are announced, and the exam is officially started.

Chen Sanlang was full of energy - on the day of rest, he had a small stove and spent a lot of money to buy a piece of ginseng in the elderly and slice it into slices.

Not only him, but other scholars also tried every means to absorb nutrients, and they could spend as much money as possible. As long as they could win the final prize, all their investment could be doubled back.

"Learn from the past and know the present, discuss the confrontation of the previous dynasties, and obtain the principles of sages..."

Seeing the first question, a famous work "On the Over Qin" suddenly appeared in Chen Sanlang's memory. There is a sentence in it, "If you never forget the past, you will be the teacher of the next thing." From this, you can make an argument.

Although this argument is pertinent, it seems a bit radical and risking not being accepted compared to the conservative Confucianism that is in power today.

Chen Sanlang thought about it and finally decided to write it like this.

The imperial examination is about fame and fortune, but it is not just for fame and fortune. The first two episodes, the article format is in accordance with the rules, fearful and afraid to have any deviations. When it comes to the third episode where one can express one's opinions directly, if it still follows the crowd and has no opinions, then what's the point of taking the exam?

Articles have been passed down through the ages, and you know the gains and losses, so just write them.

After clarifying the point, I immediately dipped ink and wrote it happily. I just felt happy. If I had any feelings about the "Haoran Silk Book" in my mind, my handwriting was clear and there was a faint feedback, which made Chen Sanlang's spirit extremely full and reached a peak state.

People always have a state of doing things. Especially when competing, they rely on their state in a deeper way. The better their state, the better their grades will often be.

...

In the past few days, Yuan Geshu has also been in extremely good condition, with excellent spirit, energy, and spirit. He walked around Dongting Lake and recruited three capable hermits and became his disciples.

Those who want to achieve great things must first gather people so that they can form power and respond to one call. Otherwise, the bravery of a single man and a single man will do nothing. At best, he can only be a reckless general.

Due to the special area in Dongting Lake, there are many strange people living here in seclusion, cultivating their body and nourishing their energy, waiting for the time of the sky, and waiting for the wise masters. Being able to attract these people will undoubtedly be a very useful help.

Yuan Geshu visited all the talented men, with a sincere attitude and a weak demeanor. Because he absorbed Du Yinyan's life and fortune, he was so lucky that those talented men were willing to compete with each other when they saw it. Such a smooth situation greatly increased his confidence and he was even more convinced of Taoist Zhengyang.

Before this, the process of recruiting talents by Yuan Geshu was not so smooth. Taking Zhou Biancao as an example, he repeatedly extended olive branches, but was rejected by the other party. If he was confident that he would recruit Zhou Biancao again, he would definitely be able to achieve success.

This is the influence of Qi.

When I woke up early this morning, the wind was strong, and the reed flowers on the banks of Dongting Lake were blowing and dancing all over the sky. It was very beautiful. Brother Yuan led his members to lead his followers to the Yueyang Tower as usual to watch the lake view - Taoist Zhengyang had something to do, but he was not by his side.

Yueyang Tower is famous all over the world, and tourists often climb to the famous building, among which the three religions and the next are very complicated.

When Yuan Geshu looked up, he suddenly saw a man looking up on the railing. He was quite special. He was about 40 years old, with a medium figure, white skin and short beard. He was wearing a white-washed blue shirt, which was old but clean. He hung a long bag on his back, revealing a bronze hilt. It seemed that most of them were warriors wandering around the world. He was holding a jar of wine in his hand and drinking from time to time, looking very heroic.

Brother Yuan pondered, walked over, bowed and said, "This hero has invited me. If you have wine but no food, why not come over. How about we drink a drink together at the same table?"

The middle-aged man glanced at him: "You want to invite me to drink?"

Yuan Geshu smiled like spring breeze: "It's just a drink, nothing to worry about. Being able to get to know a hero is fate."

The middle-aged man laughed: "So, do you want to recruit me?"

However, he was a sensible person, and Yuan Geshu no longer covered up: "That's it."

The middle-aged man stared at him and suddenly shook his head: "It's a pity that you are not a hero."

As soon as this said, Yuan Geshu couldn't help but change his expression. When the guards behind him heard it, they all turned their hands on the hilt of the knife at their waists. After a command, they used the knife to kill the arrogant and rude person.

Yuan Geshu looked ugly and smiled reluctantly: "What do you mean by saying?"

The middle-aged man shrugged: "It's meaningless, just tell the truth."

"Hmph, you seem to have an understanding of the heroes in the world. Why not tell me what a hero is?"

The middle-aged man pointed to the gloomy sky, and the waves swelled in the distance, and suddenly said, "Do you know the Lord of Dragon?"

Brother Yuan Shu replied coldly: "Who doesn't know the name of Dragon Lord?"

"Are you afraid of Dragon Lord?"

The middle-aged man asked again.

Yuan Geshu was stunned and speechless for a moment: Dragon Lord is the leader of all demons, who ruled Dongting Lake for thousands of years and formed a place. Throughout the dynasties, the emperor ascended the throne and worshiped Dongting to express his respect. Not only respect, but also "fear".

Now this middle-aged man with unknown origin is actually on the shore of Dongting Lake and asked Yuan Geshu whether he was afraid of Longjun. This question is simply stupid, so stupid that he was ignorant.

Yuan Geshu's expression was cold: "Have you drunk too much and became crazy? He said nothing and dared to be rude to Longjun, and he deserves to die."

As soon as he finished speaking, the two guards behind him immediately drew their swords and slashed away.

These guards are all powerful men selected from the Huwei Guard. They are brave and fearless of death and have amazing strength, no less than the so-called martial arts masters.

The two sword lights were as fast as lightning, without any fancy stands, and only one knife was fatal.

The middle-aged man laughed and squirted out a mouthful of wine, like a water dragon. With a snap, the two guards couldn't hold it in their hands and fell to the ground.

Yuan Geshu's expression changed drastically and he hurriedly stepped back. The remaining guards roared, unsheathed the sword and besieged it.

The middle-aged man was not afraid, pointed and said lightly, and all the guards who rushed up were knocked to the ground by him, with almost no power to resist.

Brother Yuan Shu looked shocked: What kind of character is this? His martial arts are so great. If he wants to kill himself, wouldn’t it be better to take things out?

The middle-aged man looked down on him and smiled: "Using his ancestors' embrace to seek personal gain and cherishing his life when doing big things is like a dry bone in a tomb, not a hero."

It was like teaching a child a lesson, and after that, he stepped away with great strides.

Yuan Geshu's face turned blue and white for a while, and then turned red again, but his blood surged up and he was so angry that he couldn't bear to be angry. He was the son of a thousand gold medal and was worshipped by others. How could he have suffered such humiliation?

Not long after, Taoist Master Zhengyang rushed over and asked about the process of the matter. After listening to it, he could not make a sound.

Yuan Geshu asked: "Father Dao, where is this man from?"

Taoist Zhengyang sighed: "There are many masters in the world, and I don't know."

Yuan Ge Shu said in a hatred: "This person speaks unscrupulously, and dares to argue about heroes and offend the Dragon Lord. It's really a great crime and deserves to be punished!"

Taoist Master Zhengyang thought for a while and comforted him: "Young Master, September is coming, so don't be impatient and don't experience this kind of crazy person. At present, the current gathering of storms is unpredictable. You should bring Mo Xuan's intentions by your side in case of an accident."

Mo Xuanyi was a talented man recruited the day before yesterday. He had extremely high martial arts skills and was good at using a spear. He had the courage of thousands of men.

Yuan Geshu attaches great importance to him and regards him as a talent for future generals.

He nodded and ordered someone to invite Mo Xuanyi. After being fussed like this, he lost all his thoughts: "Calculate the time, today is the end of the provincial examination."
Chapter completed!