On the early morning of the tenth day of the first lunar month.
Lu Fang got up early, rarely left the backyard, and went to the gate of the Jiedushi government office.
Because today is the day to post the explanation list.
There is only a little more than a month left before the exam.
When Lu Fang arrived at the door, the outside was already full of dark heads. That was him, who lived in the yamen of Jieduzhifu and was not anxious or impatient.
The rest of the students, especially those who were not in Tanzhou City, many of whom had not been at home for years, hurried to Tanzhou City to wait to see the big list.
There are even some who are confident in themselves and even bring the transportation expenses to Beijing with them. They plan to go directly to Kyoto after reading the big list and getting the official certification.
These days, it is not easy to rush from Jingnan County to Kyoto. If there is any accident, you may miss the test.
The examination does not wait for anyone, and the time has never been delayed because a student did not arrive.
However, Lu Fang did not see those people from Xu Qubing.
Given their status, they would probably send servants to watch this kind of thing.
"Master Lu!"
There were only a few people in the crowd who greeted him.
It's Zhao Xiuyun's group.
At this time, the ranking list has not been announced yet, just like when the examination has just begun, students from all counties are gathered together.
Lu Fang waved his hand at Zhao Xiujun and others and walked towards them.
After getting into the crowd and arriving in front of Zhao Xiuyun, Lu Fang asked, "Brother Zhao is here so early?"
Zhao Xiuyun was obviously nervous, and he put on an ugly smile and said, "This is too important for us. We are not afraid of Mr. Lu's jokes. I haven't had a good night's sleep in the past two nights."
Li Zhaonian and others beside him nodded unconsciously.
No one?
Seeing the high-spirited Lu Fang, they couldn't help but be envious.
Nowadays, everyone knows that Lu Liang is already the deputy governor of Tongchuan County. With him here, even if Lu Fang fails the test this time, it will not cause any harm.
Unlike them, if they fail, it will be like wasting three years in vain.
In this life, the best years are only the thirty years in between. How many three years can be wasted?
Only by passing the exam can they change their origins and honor their ancestors.
This is especially true for students from poor families.
"With Brother Zhao's talent, he will definitely be able to go to high school."
Lu Fang only comforted him politely.
He only has casual acquaintances with people like Zhao Xiuyun, and probably won't have many interactions with them in the future.
Zhao Xiuyun nodded and rubbed his hands unconsciously.
In the crowd, countless students were like a flock of geese with their necks stretched out, standing on tiptoes and looking into the yamen of the Jiedu Governor's Office. They were eagerly waiting for the officials who posted the big list to come out.
"Coming!"
Suddenly, I don't know who shouted.
From the yamen of Jiedu Envoy's Mansion, an official in green robes was about to come out with several minor officials in dark green official robes.
The crowd swarmed.
First there were shouts of surprise, and then they all rushed forward.
Lu Fang was pushed forward a few meters.
Then, the crowd suddenly stopped and became quiet. Everyone stared directly at the official from the Education Department at the front, holding the big list.
Even Lu Fang's eyes unconsciously fell on the rolled-up list.
At this time, the official seemed to smile at him.
"quiet."
Then he said: "I will post a big list for you. If you win, I will congratulate you. If you don't win, you should continue to study hard."
The official from the Education Department obviously knew how anxious these students were, so he didn't care. After that, he directly had the list posted on the wall.
The crowd's eyes followed the red bulletin board.
The official who took over the list hadn't posted it on the wall yet, but the crowd had already read the names on it.
"Congratulations, Mr. Lu!"
"Master Lu is a great talent!"
Even Zhao Xiuyun and others were anxiously looking for their names, but when they saw the name listed at the top, they still couldn't help but congratulate Lu Fang first.
After all, Lu Fang was right in front of them at this time.
Moreover, the one chosen by Lu Fang was Jieyuan.
Solution to the top of the list.
It was even more amazing than his brother Lu Liang's ranking back then.
Jieyuan!
It takes Jingnan County only three years to produce one.
And such people are often able to become a high school scholar.
These people from Ningyuan County all knew about Lu Fang's past. Later they also knew that Lu Fang had unparalleled poetic talent, but no one thought that Lu Fang could actually solve the Yuan Dynasty in high school.
However, at this moment, Zhao Xiuyun, Li Zhaonian and others just congratulated in a hurry, and then looked at the big list again.
Some are happy and some are sad.
Then, some people started laughing and some started crying.
There were even elderly losers who fainted on the spot because they couldn't bear the stimulation.
This year's Jingnan County Examination, there were more than 2,000 people taking the exam. However, only 131 people were selected.
Lu Fang also showed a little joy.
It can be said that he expected to win the exam. As for winning the title of Jieyuan, he didn't have too many thoughts before.
After all, there are countless students in this world who study hard in poverty. Their understanding of Dayu is deeper than their own, and they have accumulated more knowledge than themselves.
Then, he saw the name listed below him.
Xue Liangce.
This old friend, who was praised by Gong Yangchang, the dean of Lushan College, as having the talent to solve the problem, ranked second.
I don’t know if Xue Liangce will feel aggrieved after knowing this ranking.
Thinking of Gong Yangchang, Lu Fang suddenly remembered that when he took the Tanzhou Provincial Examination, Gong Yangchang invited him to Lushan College as a guest.
But he didn't plan to go.
With my own status, if I go to Lushan College as a guest, if something happens in the future, Gong Yangchang and the other great scholars will have to scold me bloody behind my back.
Wouldn't that cause trouble for Lushan College?
Next, there are the third to fifth places, all Jingyuan.
Lu Fang unexpectedly saw another familiar name among them.
Li Moshan.
This guy, who also came from Lushan College and came from a wealthy family, ranked fifth.
The seemingly fair imperial examination is actually not that fair either.
People like Xue Liangce, Li Moshan and others have been taught by famous teachers since they were young. In fact, they have beaten those poor students at the starting line.
Scan all the way down.
Until the very end, Lu Fang turned to Zhao Xiujun and cupped his hands, "Congratulations to Brother Zhao too."
Zhao Xiuyun failed the last time in the interpretation test. This time, he finally adjusted his car. He was selected with eighth place from the bottom in the interpretation test.
Zhao Xiuyun's face turned red, and his whole body was trembling slightly with excitement.
Hearing Lu Fang's words, he suddenly came back to his senses, but felt as if he had been poured cold water on him. He smiled bitterly and said, "It's just a fluke."
As a candidate from Ningyuan County, it is absolutely glorious for him to be able to go to high school. Compared with Jie Yuan from Lu Fang High School, even he himself feels that his results are shabby.
However, he is already doing extremely well.
At this moment, the Ningyuan candidates next to them, including Li Zhaonian, all had gray faces.
There was only one candidate who was probably in his forties, and his face was full of excitement like Zhao Xiuyun's.
In the entire Ningyuan County, if Lu Fang is not included, only two candidates succeeded in the exam.