Chapter 953 Results (Additional chapter for the reward from book friend "Becky")
The results were posted at the Imperial College. There was a bulletin board on the front left side where their results were posted.
Of course, when Bai Shan and the others arrived, the results had not been posted yet, and the candidates had arrived one after another.
Bai Shan saw a few familiar people, all of whom sat near him during the three days of the exam. When their eyes met, they nodded slightly.
Although Bai Shan and Bai Erlang were not the youngest among the 48 candidates, they were the youngest.
A group of teenagers and young people were intentionally or unintentionally divided into two groups according to their age.
Those who looked obviously no older than fifteen or sixteen automatically stood on one side, while those who looked sixteen or seventeen or older stood on the other side.
Bai Dalang went to school, and Mr. Zhuang sat alone in a carriage not far away, lost in thought.
After a group of people came out of the Imperial College, Mr. Zhuang paused for a moment, then got out of the car and walked behind the crowd.
Kong Jijiu came in person to announce the results and give a speech.
"The results are out, and the rankings have been determined, but before we announce them, I have something to say to you," said Kong Jijiu. "Your admission to the Imperial Academy is a testament to the emperor's immense grace and the court's compassion. Honestly, with your current grades, with the exception of a few, no one else would pass the exam."
The boys and young men blushed and lowered their heads.
"However, I have also seen your hard work and talent. You are all descendants of meritorious officials, and I am obviously not far behind. I don't care what reasons you had for not focusing on your studies in the past, but now that you have entered the Imperial College, you will have famous teachers in front of you and no worries about life behind you. I hope you will study hard and not let down His Majesty's expectations, and even more so, do not let down the glory of your ancestors."
Everyone's blood boiled as they heard this, and they all bowed in agreement.
Kong Jijiu nodded and said to the doctor holding the red list behind him, "Announce the results."
"yes."
The doctor came forward to hang the list. Although everyone was anxious, they did not dare to rush forward to look at it rudely because Kong Jijiu was in front of them. Those who were far away just stood on tiptoe to look.
When the list of successful doctors was posted, Kong Jijiu pulled out another scroll from his sleeve and unfolded it, saying, "I will now read out the rankings."
Because these forty-eight people were certain to be admitted, the only difference was their ranking, so Kong Jijiu didn't create any suspense and went straight to the point: "The three students who will enter the Imperial College are: first place Peng Zhiru, second place Bai Shan, and third place Lu Xiaofo. The ones who will enter the Imperial College are: fourth place Ren Ke, fifth place Feng Chenxiang... thirteenth place Bai Cheng..."
When Bai Erlang heard Bai Shan's name, he shook him excitedly and was extremely excited. However, because the chief priest was standing above, everyone's joy was restrained. Although they looked happy, they did not shout loudly.
Bai Shan was also very happy. When Bai Erlang's name was called, he happily bumped his shoulder and said in a low voice, "How about we say you can enter the Imperial College?"
Bai Erlang never thought that he could actually enter the Imperial College, even though he was the third from the bottom, but...
He was stunned and said, "Oh my God, then I am more powerful than my eldest brother?"
"Don't even think about it. Although the Imperial Academy sounds better than the Four Schools, not all students there can compare to them. As for you, if you want to catch up with your eldest cousin, you still have a lot to learn."
How did you get in? Don’t you know?
Bai Shan shook his head.
Kong Jijiu read out the names of all forty-eight students and said, "All students will begin school today. The top twenty-seven students will immediately go with Doctor Zhang into the prison to receive their books and other supplies. The remaining twenty-one students will follow Doctor Zhao to take another exam to be assigned to the Law, Calligraphy, and Mathematics departments."
Many students in the field showed disappointment on their faces.
Kong Jijiu did not try to enlighten them, but waved his hand and asked the two doctors to lead them down.
Even Bai Erlang was able to pass the Imperial College entrance exam, so one can imagine what the foundation of the following twenty-one students is like.
Kong Jijiu was very willing to teach them, but with their level of education, they turned their backs on the three disciplines of law...
Kong Jijiu could only sneer in his heart, thinking that it was so easy to learn law, calligraphy and mathematics?
Although they are not as good as the four subjects, they are still one of the six subjects. Every year during the major examinations, thousands of people are scrambling to get into the six subjects. Are they unwilling to accept the fact that they have taken advantage of them for nothing?
Before Dr. Zhang came over, Bai Shan pulled Bai Erlang out of the crowd and found Mr. Zhuang standing behind him. "Sir, we all did well in the exam."
Mr. Zhuang smiled and nodded, a look of satisfaction on his face. "Yes, it's good. You did a great job."
Seeing the two doctors already calling the roll and gathering the students, he reached out and patted their shoulders and said, "Alright, we can talk about it after school. Now follow your doctors in."
Bai Shan and Bai Erlang agreed, took a step back and saluted Mr. Zhuang respectfully.
Kong Jijiu was standing on the steps in front of the Imperial College and looking at everyone when he saw this scene. He stared at Mr. Zhuang for a while and felt that he looked familiar.
Kong Jijiu thought about it seriously, but couldn't remember who he was, so he shook his head and stopped thinking about it.
The other students in the field were also saying goodbye to their families or servants, some with happy expressions, some with commanding attitudes. Bai Shan and Bai Erlang were the only ones who saluted with such solemnity and respect, so they stood out.
Kong Jijiu looked at Mr. Zhuang for a while but still didn't recognize him. However, Mr. Zhuang noticed his gaze, raised his head to meet his gaze, smiled slightly, bowed, and signaled Bai Shan and the others to hurry over.
Bai Shan pulled Bai Erlang into the crowd. Mr. Zhuang looked at their backs for a long time, then looked up and nodded to Kong Jijiu again, then turned around and returned to the carriage.
Daji watched his young master and his cousin's young master enter the Imperial College before driving away in his carriage.
"Sir, do you want to go to Jishitang or go home first?"
Mr. Zhuang looked at the sun outside and said, "It's still a long way to noon. Go home first. You can go pick up Manbao at noon."
Daji responded.
Everything inside and outside the car suddenly became quiet.
Although Mr. Zhuang never talks much, Daji noticed that Mr. Zhuang seemed to be worried and had not been in a good mood recently.
Daji shook his head, feeling that he had no control over the matter.
Of the three people who could be taken care of, one was seeing a doctor in a pharmacy, and the other two were handling procedures in the Imperial College.
Perhaps because Manbao had been practicing here for a few days without any accidents, more and more patients were willing to come to see Manbao. Mainly because the other three doctors had to wait in line for a long time, everyone reluctantly chose her.
After choosing her for the first visit, I felt that she was a good doctor, so I habitually queued up behind her next time.
As for Bai Shan and the others, besides collecting books, they also have a lot of things to do.
(End of this chapter)
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