A group of people looked up to find their names, and suddenly a surprised voice rang out, "Brother Zicheng, you are the first in the county case, you are a scholar."
After passing the county examination, one becomes a tongsheng. Next comes the prefectural examination and the imperial examination. Only those who pass them become scholars.
The first place in the county case has privileges and can be directly promoted to a scholar, which is the first step on the road to the imperial examination.
Mu Zicheng's heart trembled, and he looked up at the name at the top. Sure enough, the three big words "Mu Zicheng" came into his sight.
He was so quickly struck by the surprise that he couldn't help but grin.
That’s great, he didn’t disappoint his family’s expectations, and all those hard work day and night were not in vain.
When the people around heard this, they looked at him with envy.
Many people also crowded over to chat with him, build relationships with him, flatter him, and say countless nice things.
Faced with such compliments, Mu Zicheng did not become elated but remained very calm.
He just passed a county examination, and the questions in the county examination were not difficult.
Even if he does not need to take the prefectural examination or the imperial examination, what await him next will be the provincial examination, the metropolitan examination, and the palace examination.
Even if you pass all the tests smoothly and are extremely lucky to become the top scorer in high school, you will only be at the sixth level.
But my younger sister is already a third-rank official, and the distance between us is extremely large.
With such a good example before him, he couldn't be proud at all.
What's more, he has a clear understanding of himself. He is not a genius or a child prodigy, but a man of decent talent who has achieved what he has today thanks to hard work and famous teachers.
The literary style in Xiliang region is not popular, which is why there has not been a serious Jinshi in these years.
Compared with the students in Nanjing City, Jiangnan, he has no advantages and can only make up for his shortcomings with hard work.
In the County Lady's Mansion, Mr. Mu and his wife were as anxious as ants on a hot pan. The waiting process was too long and made them extremely anxious.
Ji Cheng sat there blankly, her fingers unconsciously picking at her sleeves, revealing her nervousness.
Suddenly, a servant came running over and said, "Congratulations, Master and Madam. The young master has passed the exam and is the first in the county."
Everyone was overjoyed, and Master Mu was even more excited. "Okay, quickly reward the person who came to report the news, and give him more money for the celebration."
"One month's salary for all the servants in the mansion."
Ji Cheng stood up suddenly, "Dad and Mom, did I hear you right?"
Madam Mu smiled and narrowed her eyes. "No, no, I've said it before, my three children are all outstanding. Qing'er is so outstanding, and her brother who is born of the same mother won't be much worse."
Everyone was extremely happy, it was a sea of joy, and members of the Mu family came to congratulate them one after another.
Mu Wanqing knew the good news first. Except for Mu Zicheng, the other nine clan members were on the list.
Facts have proved that the head of the Fang family who was in charge of the imperial examination was a real talent and achieved remarkable results.
When the officials came to congratulate, they all asked for a place in Mu's Academy.
The educational quality of Mu’s Academy is extremely high, even better than that of the county school.
Since Mu Wanqing came to power, he has allocated funds specifically for the county school. Not only did he repair the dilapidated school buildings, he also recruited a group of talented people from the capital to serve as teachers.
However, Xiliang’s educational foundation is too weak and the students’ basics are not solid. This cannot be achieved overnight and they have to start teaching from the beginning.
Therefore, it will take four or five years to achieve results.
The Mu Academy has the Fang family father and son. The head of the Fang family was the second place in the imperial examination, and the eldest son of the Fang family was also a second-place Jinshi. They put all their attention on the students in the academy. Mu Wanqing also adopted a devilish examination system, and everyone grew up very quickly under the high pressure.
Mu Wanqing did not go home directly after get off work, but went to the academy.
The Fang family lived in the dormitory building of the academy, so she went straight to their door.
The head of the Fang family was in a particularly good mood, smiling broadly, "Congratulations to the county lady for getting what she wished for. All the children in the family have become talented people. Don't worry, Zicheng is a promising talent. I held him back for a year and didn't let him take the imperial examination last year because I wanted him to learn more solidly and make a name for himself."
"With Zicheng's knowledge, if he doesn't make mistakes, he can get a Jinshi degree, but it is almost impossible for him to enter the top three."
He lived a very comfortable life in the academy. He had no worries about food and drink, and was respected by his students. He became more and more happy and healthy.
This Mu Academy was established by Mu Wanqing, who put a lot of effort into it. Now is the time to give back.
After learning the basic knowledge, each student can choose the most suitable path according to his or her own preferences and strengths. Those who want to take the imperial examination should focus on studying the Four Books and Five Classics, poetry, essays and policy essays.
Those who want to be businessmen, executives, or researchers will all be given corresponding teaching in an effort to make everyone a qualified corporate slave.
"As long as you can enter the palace examination, you will be a winner in life. It doesn't matter what place you get." Mu Wanqing handed over a brocade box. "Thank you for your hard work over the past two years. This is my gift to you. Open it and see if you like it."
"You're too polite..." Patriarch Fang believed that she would not treat her own people unfairly. Those who had made contributions would be rewarded, and those who had made mistakes would be punished.
But when he saw what was in the box, he was stunned.
Seeing that he looked strange, his children became a little nervous, "Father, father, are you okay?"
Patriarch Fang bowed to the bottom with tears in his eyes, his lips trembling, "Please accept my bow."
Mu Wanqing gave him a false helping, "This is what you deserve. You have worked diligently to train talents for me, and I have given your family freedom. There is no need to thank me."
Young Master Fang reacted the fastest, "County Princess, have you helped us get rid of the crime?" This is harder than climbing to the sky.
The Fang family members all looked at Mu Wanqing, their expressions nervous and uneasy.
Mu Wanqing nodded slightly and bowed towards the capital, "Your Majesty is wise and will pardon your crimes. From today on, you are no longer exiles. You can return to the capital anytime you want."
The Fang family couldn't help but cry with joy. It was great! They were finally good citizens.
This was what the Fang family had always dreamed of, and Mu Wanqing easily helped them solve it.
Mu Nannan on the side bit her lip lightly, hesitated for a while, and struggled to ask, "Sister Wanqing, then..."
She has married the third young master of the Fang family. She has a gentle personality, and the couple lives in harmony. She is highly valued by her parents-in-law, and their life is sweet and happy.
Mu Wanqing saw through her thoughts at a glance, "You are also a member of the Fang family, and you are among those who have been pardoned. The children you give birth to can take the imperial examination."
Mu Nannan's heart, which had been hanging in the air, finally settled down. She couldn't help but feel tears welling up in her eyes. "Thank you, thank you so much. Sister Wanqing, I will never forget your kindness."
She had been protected by Mu Wanqing a lot along the way, and even this marriage was due to Mu Wanqing.
With the care of her parents-in-law and the consideration of her husband, she has a good life today thanks to Mu Wanqing.
"Live a good life." Mu Wanqing has a good impression of Mu Nannan. Even after marrying into the Fang family, she still did not give up her work and continued to take care of her nephews and nieces. However, she was very sensible and did things properly, and both her husband's and her own families praised her.
This is also a skill.
After Mu Wanqing left, Mr. Fang asked happily, "Father, when will we return to the capital?"
"Why go back to the capital?" Patriarch Fang rolled his eyes at him in anger. "No, I won't go back. Wherever Princess Qingping is, I'll be there. I'll follow her."
A person like Mu Wanqing is destined to go down in history, so wouldn't it be nice to cling to her?
The Fang family members looked at each other. Although they were not native to the capital, they had settled in the capital since the generation of the head of the Fang family, and their children were all born and raised in the capital.
"So you don't want to recover?"
The head of the Fang family was silent. Is reinstatement a simple matter of a word? Their Fang family's connections were all cut off, so it would be difficult to return to the officialdom.
"The situation is unclear right now. I plan to wait for Young Master Mu to go to the capital to take the exam and then accompany him back to take a look and make plans then."
Everyone thought so too. The court was in turmoil, bandits were rampant, and the outside world was in chaos. It was too unsafe.
It would be better to stay in Xiliang for the time being.
Although Mr. Fang missed the good old days, the peaceful and stable days now were also precious.
"Then let's buy a house first. The child is growing up and needs an independent room."
Although the college dormitory is nice, it has some limitations and is not as comfortable as having your own home.
Patriarch Fang calculated the money. The family members were all working. The usual benefits and the year-end bonuses would save enough to buy a house. "Okay, let the Mu family keep an eye out for it."
He specifically reminded, "By the way, don't let any of the news leak out, lest those tribesmen become unbalanced and do something radical."
It was his branch that got Hemian. Others were not so lucky.
Everyone was shocked and said, "Yes."
Patriarch Fang knew too well how miserable it was to exile prisoners. If Mu Wanqing hadn’t extended a helping hand, they didn’t know whether they could have survived.
"Now that our lives are better, we should help those tribesmen with good character, and consider it as accumulating virtue. As for those with bad character, we don't need to pay any attention to them."
"yes."
Mu Wanqing returned home and saw that her family was all in high spirits. She said a few words with a smile and teased her eldest brother.
Mu Zicheng blushed in embarrassment, but his eyes were shining.
Second Madam Mu wanted to hold a grand celebration banquet, but was stopped by Mu Wanqing, who said it would not be too late to hold the banquet after the provincial examination.
She is now a big tree that attracts the wind, and she doesn't know how many eyes are staring at her.
This is what Mu Zicheng meant. Every move of the Mu family is closely watched, and it is not good to be too high-profile.
He is just a scholar, nothing special.
"Sister, do you think I should continue to take part in the prefectural and academy examinations?"
He was quite conflicted: if he went, he would have too many things to do. If he didn't go, he would want to gain some exam experience.
"Go if you want to participate. Leave your tasks to your second brother and prepare for the exam with peace of mind." Mu Wanqing looked at Mu Ziang, "Second brother, you are more capable and should do more."
Mu Ziang's face turned green. He was already a military officer. In addition to daily training, he also had to run around and occasionally help with some family business.
"I'm really tired."
Mu Wanqing smiled and said, "I'll give you a telescope."
The glass mirror is now available, is the telescope still far away?
She tinkered with a telescope, but it was only available to senior military officers. It was a military supply and was strictly controlled.
Mu Ziang had been envious for a long time, and upon hearing these words he immediately became excited as if he had been injected with chicken blood.
"I'm not tired. I can still do this for another 500 years."
Everyone: ...
A guard came in hurriedly, "County Lady, a group of students are making trouble at the entrance of the examination room."
Mu Wanqing frowned, "What's the fuss?" It's only been a short while since the fuss began?
"It's unfair to say there is cheating in the exam..." The guard looked embarrassed and hesitated to speak.
When these words were spoken, everyone in the audience was shocked. Cheating in the imperial examination has always been a capital crime, and it always caused panic and countless deaths and injuries.
The problem is that Mu Zicheng participated in this county examination, and he would also be involved, and he was extremely anxious.
Countless thoughts flashed through Mu Wanqing's mind, "What else did they say?"
The guard glanced at her cautiously and said, "It is said that someone leaked the exam questions in advance, so... everyone from certain families made the list."
Although it was said cryptically, the target was directly pointed at Mu Wanqing and the Mu family.
Mu Zicheng's face turned pale with anger. "This is ridiculous. I passed the exam on my own."
Master Mu was very angry. "These people are so heartless. They received so much kindness from Qing'er, yet they turned their backs on her."
Madam Mu was also very angry. "Qing'er has always been clear about the distinction between public and private affairs. How can they slander Qing'er's reputation without any evidence?"
Ji Cheng felt a little disappointed. He took Mu Wanqing's arm to comfort her, "Sister, don't be sad. The clear ones are clear and the turbid ones are turbid. The people all know that you are a good official."
"How could I feel sad for a bunch of fools? Besides, I'm not a gold ingot, how can everyone love me?" Mu Wanqing has been promoting economic development to benefit the people, but has also offended many people.
The original interest groups hated her to death.
The rise of the Mu family has blocked the paths of countless people.
The officials of Xiliang didn't say it, but they didn't necessarily accept it in their hearts. Some of them were pedantic and felt it was shameful to work under a woman.
Her eyes were slightly cold, "Go check, who is the mastermind? Who is the organizer?"
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