"Taizu had three smiles in his life. When he was young, he was ridiculed by his peers because of his poor situation. This is the first smile. When he was studying literature when he was young, he wrote an article called "Hundred Family Surnames" that he only became familiar with in half a month. The teacher scolded it and was ridiculed by his classmates. This is the second smile.
Laugh; When I was older, I learned martial arts, and I was defeated every time I competed. I was laughed at by my classmates, and this is the third smile... After that, the world was in chaos, and barbarism spread everywhere. Taizu used his power to sweep the world, encompassing the four seas, and unified the world, and achieved countless achievements.
World supremacy, no one will dare to laugh again in this life!"
Yang Ji opened the test paper and saw this paragraph. This is the strategy for the third volume of the liberal arts examination, and it is also the most important part.
There are many stories about the deeds of Emperor Taizu of this dynasty. Among them, the most talked about by ordinary people is the circumstances of Emperor Taizu's poverty.
It is a fact that everyone knows that Emperor Taizu came from a humble background. In some rumors, it was even exaggerated to say that Emperor Taizu could only wear upper garments when he was young, but could not afford lower garments. For this reason, he was ridiculed.
When he was young, Taizu needed to spend more energy on reading and literacy because he entered school at a very late age. Therefore, he entered the country later than his peers. This is an indisputable fact.
When he was older, Taizu was the oldest among those who studied martial arts, but his cultivation level was the lowest. During martial arts competitions, others liked to challenge Taizu to compete with each other. After defeating him, they laughed at him.
It can be said to be the most humble experience in Emperor Taizu's life. The court historian recorded it and summarized it as "Taizu's three smiles". Compared with Taizu's achievements in his life, it was talked about after dinner and was widely circulated.
No one expected that the theme of this policy discussion would be this.
Yang Ji looked at the test paper in front of him and felt a lot of emotions in his heart. When Taizu was in a weak position, he suffered a lot of cold looks, ridicule and ridicule, but how could he not be the same?
In contrast, those who ridiculed Emperor Taizu were all his playmates, classmates, and classmates, but those who suppressed, excluded, and bullied him were all those who had blood ties with him and were supposed to support his own race!
This story may have been widely circulated for a long time. For many people, it is just an exam question. Yang Ji can even imagine that many people wrote, "When heaven is about to entrust a great responsibility to a person, he must first work hard and work hard for it."
Muscles and bones..." and the like, but for Yang Ji, this is a reflection of his own life!
Perhaps only you can understand the various feelings between the lines of these words!
Yang Ji pondered for a long time, then picked up his pen, dipped ink in the inkstone, and wrote two big words on the test paper:
"Suihan!"
The two big characters are strong and powerful, with a powerful momentum, as if gusts of wind and snow are blowing against your face, making people feel awe-inspiring and desolate.
After writing these two words, even Yang Ji himself felt cold and desolate, and couldn't help but feel dazed for a moment. This was his first time taking the liberal arts examination, and he originally only came here for the rewards of the liberal arts examination.
, an act of helplessness due to one’s own situation.
What Yang Ji values is also the "Martial Arts Examination" that will be held one month later. After all, in this world where "martial arts show sages", the status of the Martial Arts Examination is far beyond that of the Liberal Arts Examination. Moreover, the "Liberal Arts Examination" only has "literary students" and "literary talents".
"Two levels of exams. Even if Yang Ji is obsessed with this, he won't have much future.
But at this moment, Yang Ji suddenly had a different understanding and feeling about this first "liberal arts examination" in his life.
When spring comes, the flowers bloom on the ground and the grass and trees are lush; in summer, the branches and leaves are flourishing, pine, willow, camphor, tung... trees of all materials are hidden among them, growing silently, with no difference visible.
Only when there is a severe cold in the depth of winter that the sky and the earth are covered, can the trees wither and wither, and those who can really withstand the severe cold can stand proudly in the mountains and forests, and only one tree can have spring!
"His!"
Yang Ji took a deep breath, and then wrote the second word on the test paper:
"Then you will know that the pines and cypresses will wither!"
Pines and cypresses spring together with grasses in spring, grow with all things in summer, and flourish with thousands of trees in winter. Only in winter, when the sky is full of ice and snow, is like burning fire... At this time, the grasses wither and the trees wither, and only the pines and cypresses stand out.
"Real gold" color!
When Emperor Taizu was in decline, he suffered all kinds of discrimination. Those who laughed at him probably would not have imagined that he would be where he is today!
Yang Ji lifted up the test paper on the table, reached out and flicked it, looking at the vigorous and vigorous handwriting on it, a smile appeared on his face.
From the "Book of Rites" in the front, to the "Four Hearts of Confucianism" in the back, and finally to the "Anecdotes of Taizu" in the end, Yang Ji vaguely understood the metaphor behind this exam.
"The year is cold, and then the pines and cypresses will wither! -"
This was not only Yang Ji's failure to solve the last policy question, but also Yang Ji's clear indication of the examiner's intention in taking the exam.
I don't know why, but after writing the last short sentence, Yang Ji felt hungry, extremely hungry. He took a few pancakes from the table one after another, and his stomach felt a little better.
Yang Ji rested for a moment while sorting out the thoughts in his mind. Feeling that he was almost confident, he picked up the pen and continued writing thousands of words.
Time passed unknowingly, and all Yang Ji's thoughts were concentrated on the strategy for the last question. Gradually, everything was forgotten, and he entered a state of forgetting both things and me, leaving only the "
Word".
There was silence in the three-story literary hall, with only the sound of rustling writing and the flickering of candlelight remaining.
It was quiet at night, and when Yang Ji finished writing, there was no rustling sound around him.
Yang Ji looked up and saw that the literary hall of Youda was quiet. Except for a few "students" who were still scolding Fang Qiu, most of the people couldn't resist their sleepiness and fell asleep on the table.
It’s on.
Everyone's sleeping postures were all kinds of strange, some were sweating, some had ink dripping from their pens, but more of them were still frowning, looking depressed, as if they were still thinking about the topic of the day.
It was already past midnight, and even the officials had fallen asleep, leaving only the energetic soldiers of the Wen Palace looking around vigilantly.
As long as someone is walking around and acting suspiciously, these soldiers will definitely go up and investigate and deal with them strictly.
Yang Ji just glanced at it, smiled, and quickly looked away.
Having finished answering all three major questions in the liberal arts examination, Yang Ji checked his paper again. His handwriting was strong and powerful, the paper surface was neat and white, and his writing had fully achieved his own effect.
"It's almost done. All I have learned in the past eight years is in it, and I have tried my best. This time, I will get three out of ten thousand in the 'Tongsheng Examination'. Whether I can win or not depends on God's will!"
Yang Ji looked at the test paper and nodded with satisfaction.
clatter!
Yang Ji packed up his things, picked up his baggage, and walked through the aisle with firm and sure steps.
His movement was immediately noticed by the "Wen Dian Jia Shi" in the distance. More than a dozen sharp eyes looked at him, and the armor leaves on his body also made a sound, alarming the sleeping Zao officials nearby.
"There's another one!"
Several tired officials quickly sat up, not daring to neglect, and hurried over. Yang Ji smiled, passed by them, and walked downstairs.
Several officials were not surprised. Yang Ji was not the first to hand in his papers in advance. There were even some who left the examination room immediately after entering the examination room.
During this period of time, they have become accustomed to seeing "students" who can't answer the questions, know that there is no hope for high school, and leave in despair. Yang Ji turned in the paper relatively late at this time.
"What beautiful handwriting!"
When they came to Yang Ji's table, several officials looked up and couldn't help but be startled. Even though they were rough people who didn't know much about writing, when they saw the ink marks on Yang Ji's test paper, they felt a sense of pleasure.
Feel.
During this period of time, they monitored the examination room and had seen a lot of "students'" test papers, but few could surpass them.
"I'm afraid this has been answered a long time ago!"
At this time, several officials knew that what they thought at first was probably wrong, so they immediately braced themselves and sealed the "student's" test paper...
…
Coming out of the "Wen Palace", Yang Ji felt light and refreshing in the night wind.
"The childbirth examination has ended, and now only the martial arts examination is left in one month."
A thought flashed through Yang Ji's mind.
In this liberal arts examination, Yang Ji spoke directly from his heart. It can be said that he spent eight years studying hard. No matter what the final result was, Yang Ji had no regrets.
However, we still have to move forward. No matter how much effort Yang Ji put into this liberal arts examination, he will still have to compete in martial arts.
After all, this world is a world of "martial arts manifesting saints". Whether you want to slap the "eldest lady" hard in the face or find out the truth about his father's death, you need strong force.
Although the road to the martial arts examination is more difficult and intense, and there is also the risk of serious injury. It involves not only the talent of each person, but also the competition of their respective origins and powers, but it also has an obvious advantage, that is, "martial arts"
There are seven places for the "Imperial Civil Service Examination", four more than the "Literal Civil Service Examination"!
"The previous martial arts examinations are full of talented people and there are many masters, including many amazing people. If I want to be among the seven people on the high school gold medal list, I probably have to work harder!"
Yang Ji secretly thought in his heart.
To have reached the martial arts realm at the age of fifteen or six, such qualifications are absolutely amazing. Even in this martial arts examination, he is at the forefront.
But this is not what is tested in the martial arts examination. Just being "good" is not enough. You must be "the best" and "the strongest". Only such people are worthy of the title of "Martial Arts Student".
Yang Ji's original intention was to seize the time and practice outside the city. However, after looking at the direction of the city gate, he gave up the idea. The walls of Pingchuan City are tall, majestic, and smooth, far from being comparable to that of Jin'an City. Even with Yang Ji's
Even with his own abilities, it is impossible to climb such a high city wall.
"It's better to go back to the inn and rest first."
Yang Jiping calmed down and strode out of the inn where he was staying.
"Hey!——"
Just after walking a few steps, a high-pitched eagle call suddenly came from not far away. Yang Ji was shocked. Huo turned his head and looked around. He saw a red light flashing in the alley not far away, and a huge thing rolled up.