Chapter 368 The essay test begins (3K chapters, more updates added)
On the second day, in front of the palace.
Hundreds of candidates are already waiting in front of the palace gate, waiting for the palace gate to open to take part in the first palace examination - the literary test.
Due to the reform of the imperial examination system, the palace examination took two days, one for the literary test and one for the martial arts test.
This is okay, because many students study all night for the literary test. If they were asked to compete immediately after passing the Chinese language test, they would probably have a sudden cardiac arrest.
Wang Dongdong was also one of the people who stayed up late studying and cramming for help. At this moment, he was covering his heart that was beating very fast. He didn't know whether it was because he didn't have a good rest or because he was nervous about the imperial examination.
Or are you worried about Liu Sheng?
She kept looking at the door, but Liu Sheng was nowhere to be seen.
"Liu Sheng, can't she really play so much that she forgets to take the palace exam?"
It's just that she didn't bring the spiritual message now because of the palace exam. I don't know what happened to Liu Sheng.
"How could Sister Liu Sheng be just having fun? I'm afraid something has delayed her?" Jiang Caibin said from the side.
I thought that according to the philosophy of Liu Sheng, a master of time management, not to waste a single moment of time, maybe I downloaded another copy before the exam?
For some purpose, and the Honghu Project was on hiatus due to the palace examination, he happened to have time to come here to submit the examination. In order to be solemn and low-key in front of the palace, he specially wore light red clothes and secretly sighed. Some flavor.
He followed Wang Dongdong and stretched his neck to search for Sister Liu Sheng among the candidates.
As I looked, I saw a figure I didn’t want to see.
Zhang Huaiyi.
Originally, the two of them got along very well and almost became close friends. However, when he saw Wen Xuanning last time, he immediately felt that he was on a high branch and chose to follow Wen Xuanning.
It also allowed Jiang Caibin to see this person clearly.
From then on, the two parted ways and stopped contacting each other.
Zhang Huaiyi did not pass the examination, why did he come today?
As a result, when he saw the person he was following eagerly, he suddenly realized.
Wen Xuanning.
Behind him were several followers from Chang'an Academy, who were also candidates who had passed the general examination.
There is also his cheering group not far away. Sister Liu Sheng taught me this term, saying that she learned it from the Federation Empire Star Network.
I saw a bunch of young people, mainly girls, jumping around and yelling, waving flags and cheering for the unlucky Wen Xuanning, saying that they "dominately dominate" and "must be the number one scholar" Jiang Caibin's face turned crooked with anger.
Looking at Wang Dongdong's raised fist, he quickly held it back.
However, today, Ling Yuke, who always followed him to show his sovereignty, was not seen today. If she were there, someone would probably handle this support group.
Jiang Caibin looked around and saw Ling Yuke in the corner looking at Wen Xuanning sadly from a distance.
It felt like she had an evil spirit about her, and no one around her dared to approach her.
I don’t know what happened to the two of them.
Did it collapse?
Jiang Caibin was gossiping in his heart that the unlucky Wen Xuanning had already approached.
Wen Xuanning saw Wang Dongdong waiting outside the door with an anxious look on his face, and seemed to understand what was going on.
Smiling softly, without saying anything, he walked straight to the front of the line, enjoying the envious and jealous eyes of everyone.
I only heard the few followers talking loudly: "Master Wen must be stable in this palace examination."
"Yes, he broke through the middle stage of Mingzhen Realm a few days ago. He is unprecedented and unprecedented. There has never been anyone with such a high level of cultivation in the previous imperial examinations."
"Isn't that the martial arts test? Is he stable?”
“It’s not just the martial arts test. We at Chang’an Academy will personally train him for ten days. After checking the skills and strategies, I heard that they are all first-class. "
"That Liu Sheng seems to be in the first level. Even if he can try his luck and be slightly better, he will definitely not be able to compete with him based on his strength. Mr. Shangwen.”
“Maybe he can’t even compare to us.”
"Hehe."
Wang Dongdong was so angry that he looked at their backs.
I always feel like they told her on purpose.
Walk so slowly and speak so loudly.
"It must be the instigation of that stingy Wen Xuanning." Wang Dongdong said angrily.
Her voice was a little loud, and when he saw that she wanted to scold her again, Jiang Caibin quickly covered her mouth.
“Woooooo.”
“Stop scolding, stop scolding! He is very dangerous!” Jiang Caibin whispered.
Jiang Caibin's forehead was dripping with sweat. Thinking of the birds at home, he felt a little scary about the handsome young man who was always as beautiful as a pine tree and a bamboo.
“Woooooooooo!”
Seeing Wang Dongdong's eyes becoming increasingly frightening, Jiang Caibin quickly put down his hand as if it was hot.
“Your hands smell so bad!” Wang Dongdong was disgusted.
Jiang Caibin smelled it and said: "How is it possible? It is obviously the Shili Peach Blossom of Zuibailou, the most intoxicating fragrance."
"How much did you use? It's so strong!"
“Not much, just half a box.”
"Half a box?" Wang Dongdong's eyes widened in surprise. No wonder he was so smoked that he almost fainted.
At this time, Jing Hao also came.
"Are you waiting for Miss Liu?" Jing Hao asked proactively.
“Yes, she hasn’t come yet for some reason.” Wang Dongdong was a little worried.
“Did she come back from other places?”
"I heard it is."
"So... maybe we are indeed in trouble." Jing Hao said with a frown.
“What’s wrong?”
“I just heard from my dad that he heard from the aunt on duty at the train station that the entire train system in the north has collapsed.”
Wang Dongdong’s heart skipped a beat and he exclaimed: “What’s going on?” “It’s said... there’s a war.”
Jing Hao’s voice was deep.
"Mobei and us."
Although Mobei and Tang State finally went to war, not many of the students in Chang'an knew about it.
Because the solemnity of the palace examination is inviolable.
After all, this is the emperor's examination.
And this day is so important.
Many people have been preparing for this for a long time, not only these students, but also some people who have been waiting for a long time, including the emperor.
Of course it is impossible to change the time because of a new war.
After waiting for a long time, the palace gate of the imperial city finally opened. Wang Dongdong finally gave up looking around and followed the candidates into the palace gate.
I didn't see Liu Sheng, who was at the end of the team and came belatedly.
......
Liu Sheng was indeed unable to get a ticket to Chang'an because the speed train system crashed.
As soon as I went to Qinghe Airport, the place was full of people.
After asking, it seems that they all fled from the northern border.
Because there were still many people fleeing one after another, other flying cars were also requisitioned, resulting in no cars available for going to other places for a while.
In desperation, he could only take Qiao Yu to ride the spirit sword made by his cheap uncle, and flew non-stop for a day and night before finally arriving in Chang'an.
In her anxiety, she still thoughtfully sent Qiao Yu back to Yunxianju to avoid getting lost in an unfamiliar life, and then hurried to the palace.
Therefore, she now looks a little dusty and tired. She is so dull and conspicuous among the candidates who are all dressed up for the interview.
Liu Sheng finally realized it when he saw everyone looking sideways.
He coughed lightly, used the cleaning technique to tidy himself up a little, and combed his hair into a ponytail again.
The people in front entered the palace one after another, and finally it was Liu Sheng's turn. She took out the test guide, and after examining it, she was finally able to step into the palace gate.
Because she was the last one, the palace door closed behind her as soon as she stepped in.
Then there is storage of things and searches.
Today is the literary test in the palace, so naturally she cannot bring anything with her, so Liu Sheng naturally puts the storage bag into the storage box and enters the women's dormitory with empty hands to search her body.
After the examination, Liu Sheng followed the candidates, led by the palace officials, and under the close supervision of the guards, and walked through the palaces to the Ziwei Palace.
Under the divine radiance, the roof ridges are shining with dazzling light, giving these layers of palaces an inviolable golden edge, and the carved beams and painted buildings are even more magnificent.
It is a magnificence that Liu Sheng has never seen before.
But after all, Liu Sheng had just recently returned from the Qixuan Mountain in the fairyland. She only found this kind of rich and noble imperial city to be beautiful, but she always felt that it was boxy and had deep palace walls. All bound.
But others were naturally amazed by the magnificence of the imperial city, looking around all the way.
If it weren't for the fact that all the top students from various academies who came here had some basic literacy, they would have been unable to restrain themselves from screaming in admiration.
Arriving at the extremely spacious and magnificent Ziwei Hall, the candidates filed in and stood in four rows according to the instructions, standing next to the desks.
Liu Sheng was naturally at the bottom.
Wen Xuanning is at the front.
There is only a bead curtain separating the throne from the examiners.
This is also a trick for the palace examination. If you can be in front, you will have more opportunities to show your face in front of the Holy Master.
When the saint comes down and walks around, there is a higher chance that the saint can look at his paper. Maybe he will be deeply impressed by the saint, and there is hope for the next one.
Although Liu Sheng heard Senior Sister Nangong say this, she really had no choice but to stop playing tricks today.
However, she had been reviewing for two years, and she also asked the world to constantly give her simulated questions, and asked the world to simulate the marking ideas of the emperor and the examiners in recent years for guidance, so she was quite prepared for the questions.
In this case, let’s rely on strength.
At this time, as soon as the bell rang, the officials from Honglu Temple loudly announced: "The Emperor has arrived!"
For a while, the sound of communication echoed throughout the palace.
Afterwards, there was silence in the hall, there was a steady sound of footsteps, and accompanied by the sound of rings, Liu Sheng saw a bright yellow figure appearing in front of the hall.
The five examiners followed closely and took their seats one after the other.
Due to the long distance and the bead curtain between them, Liu Sheng could not see the true appearance of His Majesty.
Moreover, it cannot be looked at directly.
The officials of Honglu Temple led the candidates to perform scholarly rituals towards the bright yellow figure.
At that time, Emperor Mingyuan valued talents the most and exempted students from the ritual of five bows and three kowtows. From then on, when facing the Holy Emperor, only the courtesy of a scholar was enough.
"Get up." A low and hoarse male voice sounded, accompanied by a few coughs.
The candidates thanked the Holy One and stood up.
"Sit down." The Holy Master coughed twice and said briefly.
Liu Sheng was kneeling on the cushions beside the desk, with a pen and inkstone on the table.
There are no test papers and manuscript paper yet.
When everyone was seated, the officials took out the examination papers at the emperor's instruction. The examiners Mei Yuanzheng and Li Shangshu checked that the seals were normal before distributing them. At the same time, they handed out manuscript papers.
Liu Sheng looked at the paper falling lightly on the table. It seemed to be thicker than in previous years.
He glanced hastily and raised the corners of his mouth slightly.
The chime sounded.
In the ninth year of Jinghe, the imperial literary examination began.
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