Chapter 295 The whole family can enjoy the scenery...
Nanbao smiled and said, "No way, brothers, you guys can do it, so why can't my Nanbao do it..."
Everyone was happy and expressed their belief that Nanbao would not become a deserter.
Suddenly, Dabao, who was eating seriously at the side, said, "Mom, the Spring Examination is coming soon. The teacher told me today that he wants me to take part in the Tongsheng County Examination. What do you think?"
Jiang Lianzhu was a little surprised. "You've only been in school for half a year, and you're already taking the Tongsheng exam?"
I knew Dabao loved studying, but I didn’t expect him to be so strong.
Dabao still looked as calm as a rock. "That's what the teacher said. He said that even if I don't pass the exam this year, I can still gain experience for the Spring Examination tomorrow. He suggested that I give it a try."
Erbao and the little fat boy were both stunned.
They all gave Dabao a thumbs up and said, "That's awesome, Brother Dabao!"
"You've only been in school for half a year, and Master He has recommended you to take the Tongsheng exam. That's amazing! Only students in the Tianzi class are eligible to take the Tongsheng exam. You went to school together, and now you're still in the Renzi class, and you're already eligible to take the Tongsheng exam!!"
The two of them praised Dabao highly, but Dabao looked calm and composed.
He ate his meal slowly, as usual.
"Are you sure?" Jiang Lianzhu interrupted the two little bastards' mindless boasting.
Dabao said in a normal tone, "I should be 50% sure. The teacher gave me a few mock exam questions, and I was able to answer them all. But I don't know if the real exam will be so easy."
During the winter vacation, the amount of homework that Dabao brought back was more than ten times that of Erbao and the fat boy.
The level of homework is also completely different.
Erbao and the fat boy are still learning the Three Character Classic, Human nature is good, and simple language structures, while Dabao's homework is to write articles from classics.
"Then go. If you don't pass this year, you'll have experience next year and won't be stage-frightened. Where are you going to take the spring examination? Are you going to take it together with the scholars?" Jiang Lianzhu was not very familiar with the imperial examination system of Da'an Kingdom.
Dabao replied, "The Tongsheng exam is held once a year in the county town, and the Xiucai exam is held every three years. This year happens to be the year when both the Tongsheng and Xiucai exams are held at the same time, so they should be held at about the same time. When the time comes, the teacher will arrange for us to go to the county town together to take the exam..."
Then he added, "We can go on our own, but the teacher suggested that we go with the school to take the exam together. The teachers will lead the team and have more experience. If we split the expenses, the travel expenses, food, accommodation, etc. will be more economical than if we go on our own."
Jiang Lianzhu thought for a moment and said, "Okay, let's listen to your teacher. He has experience."
Whether it costs money or not is secondary.
Mainly for things like rural children taking exams, it would be better to make unified arrangements.
Even in modern times, when there are major exams such as the college entrance examination and the senior high school entrance examination, rural students are arranged by the school to take the exams in their respective counties and cities.
Jiang Cheng used a serving chopstick to pick up a piece of fish and put it into Dabao's bowl. She looked at him with a look of love and admiration, "Dabao, eat more fish. Your mother said that eating more fish will make you smarter. Before your exam, grandma will cook fish for you every day..."
Dabao smiled at her and said, "Thank you, grandma."
Jiang Cheng was flattered. Her eldest grandson was a man of few words. On weekdays, they rarely communicated with each other, unlike her daughter, who was always affectionate with her.
Receiving this thank you felt like eating honey.
The more she looked at the child, the more satisfied she was. She was good at studying. In the future, perhaps her daughter Jiang Lianzhu would really be called the mother of a scholar.
That would be truly magnificent.
Jiang Lianzhu is in the limelight, so she follows in the limelight. Well, the whole family can follow in the limelight...
***
Zhishu Academy.
In Mr. He's study, the light of the oil lamp flickered.
Wang Dalang knocked on the door with a newly completed article in his hand.
A majestic and old voice came from inside, "Come in."
Wang Dalang walked in and said respectfully, "Master, I wrote an essay today, and I'm not quite satisfied with some parts. I'd like to ask for your help and feedback. I have a big exam coming up soon, and I'm a little anxious."
Old Master He looked up and smiled, "This is human nature. You've studied with me for many years, so your mental state is pretty good. Many people get nervous before big exams, it's inevitable. Relax. After ten years of hard study, you've basically understood everything you need to know. Give it to me, let me see."
Wang Dalang handed over the article.
Master He stroked his beard and watched attentively. "The beginning is a bit unconventional, but it's okay... I will continue reading."
Wang Dalang stood by, feeling a little nervous.
His eyes swept across the table and saw the list written by Master He.
This is an application form for applying for the positions of scholar and student at Zhishu School.
There were more than ten people taking the examination for the scholar title at Zhishu Academy, and more than ten people taking the examination for the student title.
The students in the Tianzi class are basically children who can take part in the imperial examinations.
Either you take the exam to become a student or a scholar.
The names on these lists are all people that Wang Dalang is very familiar with, including his classmates.
Suddenly, he glanced and saw the two words "Jiang Xi" at the very end of the applicant list.
He thought he was dazzled.
Looking again, it was Jiang Xi!!
Dabao???
He lost his voice and said, "Master, Jiang Xi is also going to take the exam? He has only been in school for a few days. Can he pass? If someone like him takes the exam, will it lower the reputation of our Zhishu Academy? If he does too poorly in the exam, other academies will laugh at us."
Old Master He slammed the article in his hand onto the table. "Just study hard on your own exam. Why do you always focus on others? How did Jiang Xi do in the exams during his few days in school? Whether it affects the reputation of our Zhishu School or not is none of your business, Wang Ji."
The Xiucai exam is different from the Tongsheng exam. It only takes place once every three years. You failed last time, and you've finally managed to endure three more years this time. I've told you many times to calm down before the exam and focus on studying, but you just won't listen. The quality of your essays is getting worse and worse. Wang Ji, I used to have high hopes for you. I gave you this name to symbolize your accumulated experience. If nothing else, you can't let this name down!"
After saying that, he sighed heavily in his heart.
Wang Dalang was terrified. "Master, I was wrong. I was just too surprised. No child would take the imperial examination after only half a year of school. My little brother Dabao is only seven years old this year. I was afraid it was a mistake. Now it seems I was wrong. My little brother Dabao must be extremely talented, someone we can only imagine and look up to."
Mr. He lost the desire to talk to him.
I handed his essay back to him. "It's mediocre, nothing special. Next time, think about it more carefully and find a good entry point. It will be more appealing. Go on. The exam is coming up in a few days, so focus on studying."
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