85. Scholar!

Bai Gui had a draft in mind. He had been practicing calligraphy diligently, so he wrote it down smoothly and there was no ink stain on the test paper, so he didn't need to revise and copy it. Read 520 official website

The first political history question ended like this.

As for the next few history questions, he needed to ponder for a while and rest for a while.

He answered quickly, which means he was a genius.

He answered one question after another, which means he was a monster.

If Li Bai really drank a hundred poems, he would certainly become famous, but it would be detrimental to his future development. If he really had Li Bai's ability, it would be okay, but... he just did a good job in preparation.

He stopped writing, while the candidates in the field continued to write.

It formed a sharp contrast, standing out from the crowd.

Several officials in the court were also moved and looked surprised.

"I didn't expect that the provincial capital's culture and education are so prosperous, and other prefectures are far behind..."

Several officials took the opportunity to compliment Yin Zhifu.

The outstanding performance of the governor also means that the culture and education under the prefecture of Yin are flourishing, which is a great achievement.

"Has he finished writing?" Governor Fang stared at Bai Gui for a few times. He didn't expect that the governor of the provincial capital was also a man of quick thinking. He immediately called the clerk and asked him to bring Bai Gui's answer paper.

Several officials also wanted to see it, but Governor Fang had to see it first.

"Not bad, not bad!"

"This person's research on Western history is really eye-catching. Small farmers and capital..., the discussion is good."

Governor Fang nodded after reading a line of words. If there were only words, this article could be above average. If some Western history materials can be listed and argued with historical materials, this is an excellent article.

Seeing this, Chen Xuezheng asked the clerk to call Bai Gui to the class for questioning.

He actually knew something about Bai Gui. His daughter had been very close to the Wu family recently, which was also what he was happy to see. By the way, he also got to know the friends around Wu Huaixian. As the governor of the prefecture, Bai Gui was the most pleasing to him.

When making friends, one cannot just look at status and position, but also at the future.

With this relationship, he was willing to give Bai Gui a chance.

Otherwise, it would be redundant for Governor Fang to ask Bai Gui to come up without him saying anything. But he was the academician in charge of this imperial examination, so it was understandable to call Bai Gui up to ask questions. By the way, he would let Governor Fang ask a few questions, and he would be in his eyes!

Governor Fang put down the test paper and handed it to other officials.

When he saw Bai Gui standing and bowing in the hall, he didn't care. As a scholar-official, he was already qualified to go to the hall to see the official without bowing. According to the law, it was a bit of a violation at this time, but no one would be so ignorant.

"You wrote a good economic history theory. Where did you study?"

Governor Fang asked.

Knowledge has a source. If the examinees who participated in the imperial examination had a good test paper, most of them would ask who their teacher was. This was not only an inquiry, but also a reputation for the teacher who taught knowledge.

You have to know that all the candidates in the field are the best of the province. Once they become famous, they can not only promote culture and education, but also spread his reputation as an examiner who treats virtuous people well.

Bai Gui immediately had an idea when he heard this, and replied: "Reporting to the governor, my teacher is Mr. Xu from Xujiayuan in Zishui County, and my professional teacher is Mr. Zhu from Bailu Academy. Later, I studied at Shiwuzhai of the Normal School..."

This is to explain his teacher lineage.

He knew that Governor Fang and Mr. Zhu had a good relationship and had proposed a plaque for Bailu Academy.

As for the Normal School, it now uses Western teaching methods and there is no obvious teacher lineage, so it can be avoided.

Professional teacher, teacher who teaches.

"It's Mr. Zhu..."

Governor Fang showed appreciation on his face. He didn't know much about Xu Xiucai, but Mr. Zhu was a great scholar in Qin Province. He gave lectures everywhere and had a good relationship with him. Now that he knew that Mr. Zhu was Bai Gui's professional teacher, he valued him even more.

This is the role of a famous teacher!

He pondered for a while. As a governor, he generally would not ask about the culture and education in the province, but it did not mean that the governor had no such power. It can be said that the governor was equivalent to the local emperor of a province and could basically decide everything.

"Give Xu Xiucai the same treatment as the students on the stipend, and Zishui County issued an official document to praise him. Another 30 mu of school land was allocated to promote cultural affairs, and various rewards were given. Give Bailu Academy 200 mu of school land, and rewards of varying amounts, and give the Normal School..."

Governor Fang praised the contributions of these schools in turn and gave them rewards.

"Thank you for your kindness, Futai! Students..."

Bai Gui immediately lowered his head, and his voice was choked and he could not speak.

Although it seemed that Governor Fang did not reward him anything, it was enough to reward Xu Xiucai, Bailu Academy, and the Normal School. There would be more rewards for him, but they would not be such naked monetary rewards...

His heart was also as bright as a mirror.

With the nod from Governor Fang, the first-class student is basically secured, but it is not certain whether he will be the first in the academy examination.

It depends on whether the candidates from other prefectures have test papers that can impress Governor Fang.

If not..., then it is secured!

Governor Fang nodded with satisfaction. He rewarded the academy instead of himself. He was so grateful that he was a good student who knew how to repay his gratitude.

The following four historical essay questions.

Bai Gui strives to be steady and not as flamboyant as before.

If you flamboyant once, it means you are quick-witted and young. If you flamboyant many times, then I'm sorry, you are not calm enough, and the examiner will frown.

You are not a qualified ruling class.

Yes, stepping into the threshold of the scholar, you have said goodbye to the common people.

Therefore, his speed of answering the paper can be regarded as the middle of the candidates who took the examination for the hall number, neither fast nor slow.

One day, it was over quickly.

The academy examination is a blind name system.

It was not possible to submit the papers ahead of time, unlike the previous two county and prefectural examinations. However, the examiner took the initiative to review the papers. When Governor Fang spoke, everyone would give him face. No one would secretly communicate with Governor Fang.

The imperial examination was a big deal for some people, but it was a small matter for Governor Fang.

In the next few days, a few more policy questions were asked, and the academy examination finally passed without any danger.

More than two days later.

When the academy examination results were announced, the streets of the entire provincial capital were empty.

More than a thousand candidates in the provincial capital, as well as their families, all flocked to the streets of the Imperial Academy. Because the title of a scholar was so rare, once you became a scholar, you could say that you had crossed the class.

People say that scholars are poor, but compared with ordinary people, scholars are really not poor.

Moreover, scholars are also a symbol of status.

The academy examination was different from previous examinations. Instead of issuing group cases, long lists were issued. The names on the list were arranged from high to low.

More than a dozen yamen runners with loud voices read the list.

Chen Xuezheng, who was surrounded by people, was serious and dignified, looking like an official. He looked at the sky and nodded, and the clerk beside him unveiled the silk cloth covering the list.

Immediately, a yamen runner sang: "The first place in this provincial examination, Bai Gui, a candidate from Zishui County, is a first-class student!"

Instantly, thousands of people were noisy.

However, no one questioned that from the moment Bai Gui became the head of the provincial capital, countless people had already seen him as the first in this academy examination, and it would be rare for him not to pass.