"Zhao Lin came out so soon?"
“Have you given up, or have you already written it?”
"That's a bit fast, isn't it? How long has it been now?"
Many people were whispering.
According to the normal imperial examination process, the provincial examination lasts one day, and one meal is provided at noon.
And since Zhao Lin came out before dinner time, it's no wonder these people were shocked.
"Could it be that you don't understand the strategy and just gave up?"
"It's possible. Although he has talent, policy essays are different from poetry after all. He needs guidance from teachers. But he is an orphan and has never even been to the county school. Where can he get guidance from?"
"After all, the prefectural exam and the county exam are different!"
"Alas, what a pity!"
Many people felt sorry.
Zhao Lin's reputation for talent had spread, and he even won the first place in the county exam. Many people were optimistic about him and were waiting to show their favor to him once he passed the imperial examination.
But he failed in the provincial examination.
Zhang Dashan, who was waiting outside, heard this and quickly persuaded Zhao Lin: "Don't worry, you are still young and have money now. Go to the county school for a while and you will definitely be able to make it next year."
Zhao Lin laughed and said, "You are still good at comforting people."
Zhang Dashan didn't know what he said wrong, he just laughed along.
The news that Zhao Lin came out so quickly quickly reached the ears of those who were following him.
"You're out before lunchtime? You've given up!"
Han Yuehua was overjoyed: "This rebellious son did something smart this time."
Zhao Mingya said proudly, "I'm not wrong, he's a loser. He still wants to take first place in the prefectural examination. He's lucky to be on the list."
The provincial examination only selected 25 people out of nearly a thousand, which was an extremely low ratio. They didn't believe that Zhao Lin could make the list.
"We are happy today, call the musicians." Han Yuehua ordered.
"I'm going out for a while." Zhao Mingya said.
…
"Impossible, how could he come out so soon?"
Fu Liqing almost stood up and looked at the smug Zhao Mingya in disbelief.
Zhao Mingya said, "Nothing is impossible. Didn't he say he was an orphan? He hasn't learned any policy papers, so it's strange he can write."
Fu Liqing's expression changed slightly.
She had planned everything, but she had never expected this.
These policy essays are just like the system exam Zhao Lin took in his previous life. The difference is completely different with or without guidance.
Haven’t you seen that many people spend tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of dollars just to enroll in a class to take the exam?
What do we learn in class? Just how to write a policy paper.
But in the eyes of these people, Zhao Lin has never learned it!
In the eyes of everyone in the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion, Zhao Lin had only studied in the mansion for three years. He didn't even know how to read before that. After leaving the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion, he didn't have the money to hire a famous teacher for guidance.
In Fu Liqing's eyes, Zhao Lin was an orphan who lived in such a shabby place and even earned his food by selling books here. How could he have the time to ask for advice from a teacher?
And it’s not certain whether he knows about this.
"Qing'er, you are going to lose." Zhao Mingya said with a smile.
Fu Liqing sighed inwardly and said, "I'll go and ask my father for help when I get home."
Zhao Mingya was overjoyed: "I thank you on behalf of Chenhan."
Fu Liqing said listlessly, "You're welcome. I accept the loss."
She really admires Zhao Lin's talent.
What a pity.
In the evening, Fu Liqing returned to the Fu Mansion and came to Fu Chengwang's study. After careful consideration, she said, "Dad, I have something to ask of you."
"Oh, what is it?"
Fu Chengwang put down his pen and looked at Fu Liqing seriously.
If it was still about Zhao Lin, he could only criticize him harshly.
Fu Liqing said, "My daughter made a bet with the fifth lady of the Zhenbei Marquis's Mansion. She bet that Mr. Zhao could win three first prizes in a row. The bet is that Zhao Chenhan will become your student."
Fu Chengwang asked doubtfully, "You lost? No, isn't the provincial exam held today? The results won't be out until the day after tomorrow, right?"
Fu Liqing said dejectedly, "Mr. Zhao handed in his paper early and didn't even make it to lunch."
Fu Chengwang frowned slightly and sighed, "People's power has its limits. Well, although I look down on the son of the Marquis of Zhenbei, since you made a bet, I can't let you go back on your word. But you must learn from this lesson and never do such unsure things again."
"Yes, Daddy."
Fu Liqing was only a 17-year-old girl after all, which was considered a loli girl in Zhao Lin's previous life. Her eyes turned red when she heard that.
Fu Chengwang said, "Every failure is a learning experience. This is not a bad thing for you."
Fu Liqing nodded: "Then I will tell Qing'er tomorrow."
"Yeah." Fu Chengwang nodded.
Fu Liqing left. Fu Chengwang thought for a moment, stood up, and was about to leave, but then sat down again, shaking his head. "The names of the examinees for the provincial exam must be covered. I won't be able to see his paper if I go, and it will only put more pressure on the Shengjing Prefecture. Well, let's just wait for the results to be announced."
…
Inside the Shengjing government office.
Rows of big red candles were lit, illuminating the entire hall.
The prefect of Shengjing sat in the middle, with several academic officials on each side, a total of ten people.
This is the official sent by the provincial education commissioner to mark the papers.
Shengjing Prefecture had a very large jurisdiction, and the number of people taking the prefectural examination was also large, more than 300 people. It required multiple academic officials to review the papers together in order to finish grading all the papers within two days.
The marking of the provincial examination was very strict. All examination papers were covered with names and a special person was assigned to copy them to prevent academic officials from looking at the handwriting and giving it to familiar examinees to cheat.
"I heard someone handed in their paper before lunch time?"
Before the examination began, Shengjing Prefecture Governor Li Xingye asked with a smile.
The imperial edict quickly said, "Your Excellency, it was Zhao Lin, the top scorer in Kaiyang County. He submitted his paper in just an hour and a half, just in time for lunch. He was also the first person to submit his paper in this prefectural examination. The second examinee submitted his paper two hours after him."
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