Chapter 244: Tied for Third Place
If we were to say who was the happiest person at Tianqian Pass, it would definitely be Magistrate Sang.
From this barren land, five tribute students suddenly emerged.
No matter who it happens to, they will be very happy.
But unexpectedly, there were people who were happier than him.
This person is still something no one can imagine.
The cold-faced general of the Qilin Army, King Xuanming!
Who would believe it if I told them?
The person who was frozen all day long is now like a black bear that has just woken up from hibernation and only cares about holding the honey pot, and is happy all day long.
If you don’t know, you might think you’ve bumped into something while walking at night.
The palace examination after the joint examination only lasts one day.
After all, there are few people and the emperor is the chief examiner.
The examination papers were basically completed within ten days, and then the emperor announced the final results in the Taiyan Hall.
During this period, the people of Nanling were almost looking forward to it.
It is also because of the accessibility of radio that they can't help but miss the news from thousands of miles away.
Nanling, it seems like I haven’t been this happy for a long time.
But Chanzhou was not among the happy prefectures and counties.
After learning that in the entire Nanling, their state was the only one that did not have radio communication with other states and counties, the prefect was very upset.
Now, he felt as if he had been abandoned by Nanling.
He knew nothing except the barren mountains and the imperial capital.
If it weren't for the crystal radio, even he wouldn't have known that a tribute student had emerged from their Chanzhou and passed the palace examination.
The military cable was laid, but he had no military affairs to report...
In short, it was like a fishing net that only pulled him down.
The trucks coming and going from the Su family would rather take a detour than pass by his house.
The news was always delayed, and some of it was heard from the common people. If it got out, it would be a complete loss of face...
The group of people on the barren mountain finally came to their senses.
How could he have control over them? The imperial edict clearly stated military and political information.
But I didn't say to let them connect to other states and counties...
Seeing that the people of Nanling could know what was happening in the world at home, people from both places couldn't help but become anxious.
It turns out that no one paid any attention to them at all.
Yunzhou is different. Although it is Feng’s natal home, the people of Yunzhou have benefited from Xie Xuan’s recovery.
Even though the government intended to make things difficult, the line was eventually laid due to the strong support from the people.
Moreover, people below like to order Su’s fruits, vegetables online, after all, they can be delivered within one day.
It is fresh and cheap, but it livens up the bitter cold life at the border.
But Chanzhou was not so lucky. It was courting death by siding with the two sons-in-law of the Fan family, which led to its current awkward situation of being neither up nor down.
It’s not that there are no prefectures and counties that are obstacles, but now the Su family has the imperial edict in hand, who dares to stop them?
Besides, even if there are people who can't swallow this humiliation and want to make up for it,
But have you ever seen an escort team formed by reduced soldiers?
Now even the bandits on the street know that King Yama’s wife is more difficult to deal with than King Yama himself.
The neat and disciplined escort team was like the flag of the Qilin Army.
At first glance, there are only three words: not to be trifled with!
Who dares to mess with the line laid under the name of the emperor's edict!
No matter whether it is obvious or hidden, you have to give way to others.
On the day that General Zhang contacted Xie Xuan, the results of the palace examination were also posted.
"This time, let him have a taste of how shameful it is to try to gain something without any effort!" General Zhang laughed happily while watching the fun.
The Northern Rong envoys had already passed through his defense line and went straight into the imperial capital.
Regarding this, Xie Xuan was happy to sit back and watch the fight, "It's time to give him a headache."
In order to please his wife, he threw away all his dignity and only had a few days of good sleep. How could he let that woman sleep so soundly?
On the day the notice was posted, envoys from the Northern Rong arrived simultaneously.
However, Beirong's intentions spread throughout Nanling first, instantly causing a huge uproar among the people.
The accommodation schedule of the Northern Rong envoys was reported almost in real time.
Let every citizen who is dissatisfied with the invasion of Nanling’s territory send messages to each other and vow to defend the last bit of dignity.
Sixteen states were occupied and huge compensation was paid.
The prime minister had to kneel down and pay tribute on behalf of the emperor. Is there anything more humiliating than this?
At this moment, people from all corners of the world seemed to come together, gathering strength...
Public resentment was boiling. Even if Zong Zheng Ruijin wanted to kneel down, he couldn't embarrass the world at such a high-profile moment when the notice was posted.
After the results were announced, the news spread to all parts of Nanling in an instant.
Bai Shuo, who was far away at sea, listened to the good news on the radio.
"Are we tied for third place?" He stood at the bow, looking at the waves surging under the deck.
The climate in Nanling is different from that in other places, it is hot.
Looking back at the vast ocean, the desolate border is no longer visible...
"Master, he is the third place winner. Master Ji is also the third place winner."
A man in tight clothes knelt on the ground to report, not daring to look at Qing Ran who had been forced into a desperate situation.
In such a short period of time, the young master has made such progress.
Ning Jie sheathed his sword and raised his lip playfully, "In parallel?"
The man immediately lowered his head. "Young Master has been studying hard day and night in the carriage for two months. This achievement is far superior to others."
Someone else?
When he thought that person was also someone else, Ning Jie sneered, "If I had known earlier, I should have taken the martial arts exam."
The man immediately shut up, obviously dissatisfied with his comparison.
The martial arts training arena was silent, with only the chirping of a bird.
Ning Jie's extremely cold brows twitched slowly, and finally he made a ruthless move, smashing the sword target with one punch.
Blood dripping...
All the guards dared not breathe.
After a long time, Ning Jie tore off a piece of cloth and bandaged it slowly, his brows coldly sweeping across Qingran's clear face.
"Since you can't beat me, there's no point in keeping me. Become her maid."
Ning Jie's mood swings made all the guards silent.
Qingran is the most outstanding among their group of guards. If they say she is useless, they will be ashamed.
Just now, the young master was just more ruthless.
Qingran couldn't seriously injure his master.
But they dared not to distinguish these words.
Qing Ran was startled. Seeing that Ning Jie had withdrawn his gaze, he could only hold his sword in response.
Ning Jie tied the knot with his mouth, his brows grim. "If she doesn't want to keep you, there's no need to live."
…
In the past, as soon as the results were announced, the families of noble ladies would wait by, waiting to find a husband for them.
This time, because of the accessibility of radio, although it was not as lively as before, quite a few people gathered.
But they were more discussing the audience with the Northern Rong envoys, and wanted to unite and drive them out.
"This Tanhua, every year the flower falls on a handsome man. This year, a double yolk egg opened, but how come no one has come?"
Some people couldn't help but ask.
Although there are many rare things this year, recruiting a son-in-law is the most important thing for a woman.
…
"Master, don't wait any longer. Miss Su...is already a princess." Yanshu couldn't bear to see his master so depressed.
"I know..." Ji Yanli looked outside, "When I received the letter, she should have already married into the palace..."
In Nanling, on the day of Zhang Jinbang, the top three scholars in the imperial examination would be directly granted official positions such as compiler and editor in the Hanlin Academy.
Then he will go to the Qionglin Banquet with a group of Jinshi first. The first three will wear official uniforms and ride horses in a parade through the streets to receive congratulations from the people.
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