After another half a day, when Fang Yingwu Zaijian arrived at Xiang Dagongzi, he only felt that Yi's gray face was languishing, and although there was no external injury, it was as if all the internal organs had been severely damaged.

Schadenfreude smiled, Fang Yingwu was quite pleased. took the initiative to give Xiang Chengxian half of the review materials in his hand, that is, the selection of Hanlin articles brought by his father. Now that the exam is only a day or two away, it is useless to see what scriptures and classics are useless, and figuring out writing skills is the most immediate way to sharpen the gun.

The selection of Hanlin articles in Fang Yingwu's hand, to put it bluntly, is a selection of examiners' articles, and you can understand the preferences of the examiners and know what kind of style is the most fashionable at the moment. Drawing a scoop according to the gourd does not guarantee that it will be able to test the Chinese style, but it can improve the success rate.

Time passed in a flash, and it was the eighth day of the second month, that is, the day before the Xinchou Ke exam in the seventeenth year of Chenghua. The examination procedure of the general examination is basically the same as that of the township examination, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is the same, except that one starts on the ninth day of February, and the other starts on the ninth day of August, which is called spring and autumn respectively.

The entrance examination is also the fourth watch in the morning on the day of the examination, so candidates should rush to the gate of the Gongyuan one night in advance or the third watch in the middle of the night to wait for the roll call.

In the evening, Fang Yingwu and Xiang Chengxian went out in thick coats, although it is known as spring now, but the spring is still cold, and it is an open air to spend the night, so they can't help but wear thick clothes. The two also brought three retinues each, two for each carrying lanterns and one carrying baskets.

Jingshi Gongyuan is located in the easternmost part of the city, while the Fang family's house is in Xicheng, which is not close, so you should go out early. Along. Fang Yingwu looked leisurely, and kept chatting with Xiang Dagongzi. But Xiang Chengxian's expression was stiff, obviously absent-minded.

Fang Yingwu said strangely: "Don't you care about this Spring Festival? Why are you so nervous? ”

Xiang Chengxian replied with a sad face: "My uncle said it." If I can't be on the emperor's list this time, then let me follow him to the office, and he will personally supervise my studies. What can I do now? ”

Fang Yingwu patted the eldest prince on the shoulder, "People will not die for thousands of years, may you take care of yourself." ”

While the two were talking, they walked to Dongcheng an hour later, and as they got closer and closer to the Gongyuan, the flow of people gradually increased. Although it was night, everyone had a lantern. The sporadic firelight gathered, and the streets were as bright as day.

This scene made Fang Yingwu feel very familiar, and I remember the last time I took the township test, the scene was the same.

However, there are still differences, during the last township examination, most of the candidates on the street looked nervous, and there were few people laughing loudly, and Qingyun Street outside the Gongyuan seemed to be very silent; But this time, the candidates were very open, and there was a lot of noise outside the Gongyuan. It was as if the pot was boiling, if Fang Yingwu didn't know that this was the Gongyuan, he would have thought that he had come to the vegetable market.

The candidates who went to the capital to take the exam were all lifted people, and that was already one in ten thousand. It's a success, and all the privileges you deserve are there. Even if you don't get into the jinshi, when you return home, you are still a gentleman with status and status. Therefore, the pressure of candidates is naturally much less than that of the township examination, and some clues can be seen from Xiang Chengxian.

Xiang Chengxian, who was still nervous on the road, arrived outside the Gongyuan. Infected by the lively environment, I immediately let go of my troubles. Look around.

The environment is very noisy, and all kinds of dialects from all over the world converge into the ears, some can be understood, and some cannot be understood at all. Most of the people who were waiting for the examination outside the Gongyuan were also gathered in different places, and the villagers in the same area naturally got together.

"Over there!" Xiang Chengxian suddenly pointed to the corner of the wall not far away and shouted. Fang Yingwu looked at Xiang Chengxian's fingers and saw a group of people, there were a few familiar faces in it, thinking that it was a group of fellow villagers in Zhejiang.

So Fang Yingwu and Xiang Chengxian walked over, and when they got closer, they found that there were really a lot of acquaintances in this group of people. In the same year of the township test, Xie Yuan Li Min, the second Wang Yangming, his father Wang Hua were all there, Wu Sui and Wu Gongzi of the same county were also there, and there were several other township tests in the same year. In addition, those who don't know are probably the previous lifters, and they naturally don't know if they haven't seen it.

Xiang Chengxian greeted loudly: "You came early, but Brother Fang Xian and I are late!" Someone in the crowd replied, "We live close, so it's naturally convenient!" ”

Watching Xiang Chengxian skillfully greet others, Fang Yingwu felt as if he was a little out of place, as if he was out of place with others, and couldn't help but be a little vigilant.

Most of the others lived in the inns and inns of the East Side, and often lived in groups, and they traveled closely with each other. And he is more special, and he also has a family in the capital, so he is estranged from these same years and fellow villagers, and there is less communication.

I didn't know if this was a good thing for a while, but Fang Yingwu remembered a sentence that he was familiar with in his previous life - he can't be separated from the people at any time.

Just when Fang Yingwu was thinking wildly, someone took the initiative to talk to him. Fang Yingwu, who was worried that he was too unfamiliar, hurriedly responded enthusiastically and answered all questions, which attracted others to join.

One, two, three, unconsciously, formed a conversation circle around Fang Yingwu. Fang Yingwu, who became the central character, was inexplicable at first, only to feel that his personality charm was simply explosive. But soon I remembered another familiar saying: Rich has distant relatives in the mountains

Now that there are many scholars in Jingshi Dongcheng, the news spreads quickly, and the news of his father Fang Qingzhi must have also spread among the children of this province. It may be a bit exaggerated to be called the prince of Hanlin, but if he can serve the East Palace, then he will be called the prince of the palace, and others will naturally look at it more highly, and of course he should be the son of the other.

It's not the world that's cold, it's human nature. Fang Yingwu chuckled, let go of the knot, and took the initiative to find Wang Hua, the biggest potential stock in Jinke, and laughed: "Brother Wang! I haven't seen you for many days, but I see you again tonight, but I see that your style is better than in the past! ”

Wang Hua was originally a little weird in front of Fang Yingwu, because he was from Yuyao, and he was from the same county as Xie Qian, and he had a very close relationship, and between Xie Qian and Fang Qingzhi

But Wang Hua also knows that Xie Qian is Xie Qian, and he is himself, so there is no need for the other party to have any trouble. He smiled and said, "My generation is the boss, but Brother Fang Xian is radiant and vibrant." ”

Fang Yingwu quipped: "Otherwise! I see that Brother Wang's face is full of red light, and there is a faint shining star, and there is no one else to choose for this champion except Brother Wang! ”

Fang Yingwu's words seemed to be very interesting, and everyone next to him laughed together. But Wang Hua laughed a little embarrassed, and Lian Sheng said humbly: "I borrowed your auspicious words!" But I really said it, it is a fluke to be on the emperor's list, how dare you win Longwangshu? ”

Fang Yingwu daxiao said: "I have always been very accurate in looking at people, this time the champion must be you, Brother Wang dares to bet with me?" If I lose, I will be the host in the alley of Jiaofangsi, please be present to witness the gentlemen drinking! ”

"Good!" Everyone coaxed again, but it made Wang Hua difficult to step down, if he really made a bet, it seemed that he would take advantage of everything.

Fang Yingwu said empathetically: "If Brother Wang really wins the champion, then he will win in the next place, and when the time comes, call Ling Lang to worship me as a teacher, is this bet good?" ”

Everyone only felt that Fang Yingwu's condition was extremely strange, why did he suddenly get Wang Hua's son again? Why did Fang Yingwu suddenly remember to accept Wang Hua's son as a disciple?

Wang Hua was stunned, and he couldn't figure out what Fang Yingwu meant, what kind of haode did his rebellious and non-mainstream son have? But you can be sure that it doesn't hurt you to win or lose.

He arched his hand and said with a wry smile: "Thank you Brother Fang Xian for your kindness first, and I agreed to this bet, just to make everyone present laugh!" ”

Fang Yingwu put forward this bet, which was also a temporary inspiration, and he was still a little excited when he thought that Wang Yangming could only be a junior disciple in front of him.

Fang Yingwu stirred up the atmosphere lively, and asked Li Min to look very awkward at the same year's township test, and couldn't help but say: "Brother Fang Xian might as well take a look for me, what are my grades in this subject?" ”

Fang Yingwu looked at it with a smile and pretended to look at it, shook his head and said, "If you are angry, you will definitely fall off the list." ”

"You" Li Min had an angry look on his face, Fang Yingwu's words were simply too unsophisticated, as if he was deliberately cursing.

"But next time Your Excellency will be the champion!" Fang Yingwu said again, and everyone around laughed again, only saying that Fang Yingwu was making fun of Li Jieyuan.

No one believes the truth, Fang Yingwu sighed. At this time, a drum suddenly sounded, and I heard an experienced lifter (in fact, he was not on the list in previous years) shouting: "It's time for the name!" ”

The lifters outside the gate of the Gongyuan stopped chatting, and looked at the gate of the Gongyuan one after another, and the curtain of the first test was about to be officially raised. (To be continued......)

PS: Continue to code words, and strive to make the third update at 12 o'clock.