The Prosperous Era of Longwan

Wei Guangde had finished his first college examination and was feeling a little thirsty. Unfortunately, he didn't have any money with him.

Thinking that the inn he was staying in was just over the bridge and only a few steps away, Wei Guangde chose to go back to the inn first. After all, he didn't know when Zeng Yuanshu would come out. He might have to wait until the exam papers were collected.

After only walking a few steps, Wei Guangde was stopped by someone.

"Brother Lao, Brother Zou, and Brother Yang, the three brothers are polite."

When Wei Guangde heard someone calling him, he immediately stood still. Then he saw three scholars he knew. They were all familiar to him before, but they were not familiar with them, but they still knew their names, and they immediately handed them over.

"Yuan Shu should still be inside. Why don't you wait for him to come out?"

The speaker was Lao Kan, who was from Jiujiang Fucheng. He was 23 years old, not only older than him, but also older than his cousin and Zeng Yuanshu.

"Brother Zeng doesn't know when he will come out yet. I'm a little thirsty and I forgot to bring money with me, so I plan to go back to the inn to rest for a while and come back later."

Wei Guangde replied with a smile.

"Oh, Wu Dong didn't come over. It seems you came out earlier."

Lao Kan smiled, then asked the boy to go ahead and buy some fruit, and said to Wei Guangde: "You did well in the exam this time. I heard that you habitually hand in papers in advance. In the morning, I heard Wu Dong calling you to check more."

Seeing Yang Biao and Zou Shan laughing at the same time, Wei Guangde immediately said: "Three brothers, please stop making fun of me. The test questions in this subject are just like that. Whether you do it or not, it's up to the examiner to decide whether it's good or not. .”

"Depending on the weather, we should all be out in an hour. Let's wait aside."

Yang Biao said at this time that he was from Qingjiang and belonged to Linjiang Prefecture. He had met him in Taolin two days ago.

However, I don’t know how many times this was the first time I came to Nanchang Examination Institute, and it seemed that I was familiar with both Zeng Yuanshu and Lao Kan.

In fact, these three people all met a few days ago. Although Lao Kan is from Dehua, he is also Wei Guangde's senior, because he was born as a child a few years ago, but he is similar to Zeng Yuanshu and has passed several college examinations. None.

Therefore, Wei Guangde had never seen him when he stayed in Jiujiang Prefecture in the past two months. Zhu Shilong invited either fresh graduates or scholars. Maybe he was also familiar with the local students, but at that time, it was definitely impossible to bring Jiujiang Prefecture to the city. All the scholars called out.

The same goes for Yang Biao next to him, but he is from Anfu County, Ji'an Prefecture.

Those born in Ji'an Prefecture are almost the same as those born in Nanchang. The competition is extremely fierce. The local examiners are so good. The college examinations are normal every few times. It is very lucky.

Although people from other provinces say that the candidates from Jiangxi are very good, local people know that the most powerful candidates are those from Ji'an and Nanchang.

Of course, there is another reason for saying this, and that is that it has been thirty-one years since the Jiajing Dynasty, and two consecutive cabinet chief ministers were defeated by Jiangxi people, which naturally gives people a feeling that Jiangxi students are powerful.

From the former chief minister Xia Yan to the current chief minister Yan Song, well, Wei Guangde doesn't know what people from other provinces think of these two. He only knows that later generations will look down upon Yan Song. After all, he is a recognized corrupt official, and he is particularly special. A famous figure, almost as famous as Qin Hui in the Southern Song Dynasty.

We found a place outside the gate of Gongyuan, and a few people just stood there waiting.

Fortunately, the bookboy brought by Lao Kan bought a lot of fruits, and they chatted and laughed casually.

By the time Wu Dong brought Zeng Yuanrui over, there were already about twenty candidates standing next to Wei Guangde. They were all familiar with each other, and more familiar classmates were still taking exams inside.

As it got darker, the bell rang again from the gate of Gongyuan. As the gate of Gongyuan opened, students poured out of the Gongyuan.

Sure enough, Zeng Yuanshu waited until the end of the exam before coming out.

The main exam was over, and everyone was actually relieved. They only had to wait a few days for the college exam list to be posted and the results would be known.

Before that, of course, he had to feed his five internal organs.

At this time, the group of people had grown to more than fifty people. They walked through Gongyuan Street and crossed the Zhuangyuan Bridge. They found a nearby wine shop and sat down after six tables were opened.

In the next few days, both Wei Guangde and Zeng Yuanshu were fine and relaxed. They had already passed the exam. The examiner had written down whether they passed or failed. There was nothing to worry about. They just took a tour around Nanchang City and the surrounding area.

For Wei Guangde and Zeng Yuanrui, it was their first time to visit Nanchang, so they naturally opened their eyes to take a good look at this city, which is the political center of Jiangxi.

A few days passed in a flash. Wei Guangde got up and went downstairs that day. He was sitting at the dining table eating breakfast and talking to Wu Dong and Zeng Yuanshu.

In the days just after the exam, I really didn’t think about whether I passed or failed the college exam.

But a few days passed, and when the results of the first exam were about to come out, my mind would still run in that direction for no reason, and I began to worry about gains and losses.

Fortunately, in the two days after the college examination, they had already visited Nanchang City and surrounding scenic spots, including viewing the water at Tengwang Pavilion and burning incense at Youmin Temple.

In fact, in the past two days, Zeng Yuanshu and Wei Guangde were both a little absent-minded. They simply stayed in the inn these two days, not bothering to go out.

"No one has invited us to the banquet in the past few days. I'm afraid they are all waiting for news from Gongyuan."

Wu Dong naturally knew what was going on with Zeng Yuanshu and Wei Guangde at this time, and naturally he would not mention it. They were all experienced people. However, Zeng Yuanrui was young, so he naturally did not notice this. Seeing that the three brothers were very excited Dull, I don’t know why I muttered this sentence.

"The results will be released soon."

Zeng Yuanshu answered casually.

"It's just a matter of these two days, don't worry, you will pass this subject."

Wu Dong answered hurriedly, while also comforting his good brother.

"hope so."

Zeng Yuanshu chuckled and shook his head.

When he first walked out of Gongyuan, he was still full of confidence.

But in the past few days, maybe because I felt relaxed after the exam, I re-examined my answer sheet. I always felt that this was not good and that was wrong, and I fell into self-doubt.

Perhaps Wei Guangde was the only candidate who took the college examination who did not have such a mentality.

He had prepared the article a long time ago. In his opinion, everything that should be changed has been changed. As long as he remembers it correctly, that's it.

The incense has been burned and the temple has been visited. Just sit back and wait for the results.

I took a look at the street outside the inn. I didn't see a single student walking on the street. I guess they are all staying in the inn waiting for news, and I have no intention of going out for shopping.

At this moment, a book boy ran in from outside the door. This man Wei Guangde knew was the book boy of a candidate on the second floor. Seeing him hurriedly entered the inn, he stepped on the stairs and ran upstairs.

"Is the list out?"

When Zeng Yuanshu saw this scene, he said something for no reason.