Not long after Shen Yichen handed in his papers, other candidates also began to hand in their papers one after another.

However, none of the leaders took the exam in class, and the subsequent candidates were naturally less likely to get such an opportunity. Therefore, the examination was conducted in full accordance with the regular imperial examination process, and no one passed in advance.

In the Academic Affairs Office at night, several examiners were reviewing the college examination papers. This exam involved the imperial examination merit, and being able to reach the stage of the college examination, there was basically no such thing as random writing.

Therefore, the examiners have to take every test paper seriously, unless it is the kind of question that is too serious.

Among them, the top priority is the test papers of more than a dozen people sitting in the exam room.

After reading a circle, Sun Ding couldn't put it down for Shen Yichen's article, especially the idea of ​​putting emphasis on moral behavior first in solving the Five Classics questions. He really liked it. If he hadn't considered that he hadn't finished reading the test paper yet, he would have wanted to answer it in advance. The first case has been made.

Of course, even if the examiner had the absolute right to win, Sun Ding did not intend to make a fuss. Instead, he asked the two co-examiners who were marking the papers if there was anyone he was happy with as the head of the case.

When these words were heard by the other two people, there was a feeling that they were asking questions knowingly. You old boy never let go of Shen Yichen's article. If you can't see that little trick, then don't hang out in the officialdom.

"Reporting to Master Tixue, there are many outstanding articles this year, and among them, everyone who sat for the exam is the first. After thinking about it, I think that the article by Shen Yichen, the head of Yingtian's case, is unique and can be the first."

With someone taking the lead, the Imperial College Secretary Ye also simply agreed: "The lower official seconded the proposal. Shen Yichen has outstanding literature and impeccable writing. He should be the head of the case."

After hearing the words of these two fellow examiners, Sun Ding felt that things were a little too smooth. Did he hint too obviously?

"Colleagues, now that the first round of the college examination has just taken place, you have chosen Shen Yichen as the head of the case. Isn't it a little too hasty?"

When these words were heard by the two fellow examiners, they felt that they had been overacted. You, an old boy, actually tried to play hard to get.

Of course, if you think like this in your heart, you can't show it on your face.

I saw the Imperial College Secretary Ye replying with a look of regret on his face: "Master Tixue, as examiners, we are recruiting scholars for our country, do we have to turn a blind eye to talented people?"

"Besides, the first exam in imperial examinations has always been the most important. Shen Yichen's writing is excellent, and he deserves to be the first in the exam!"

Another fellow examiner looked at the excited tone of Si Ye of the Imperial College and thought to himself, good guy, I don't usually see him being so good at acting.

If that's the case, let's show off each other's acting skills.

"What Mr. Si Ye said is true. Shen Yichen is so talented that he should be chosen as the head of the case. In particular, the five scriptures break the topic and put morality first, which has won the approval of the lower officials. Such talents cannot be buried..."

Sun Ding listened to the two fellow examiners talking more and more outrageously, and the expression on his face was a little embarrassed. He had been an official for many years, and although he was an academic officer and did not participate in some official disputes, it did not mean that he had never seen the market.

It was obvious that my relationship with Shen Yichen and my preference for this article had affected the evaluation standards of the two fellow examiners, so they complimented and seconded the opinion.

In fact, Sun Ding was right. His preferences did play a big factor, but that was not entirely the case.

Another large part of the reason is that Shen Yichen's article is indeed impeccable, and there is nothing wrong with being chosen as the head of the case.

Moreover, he has already won the first place in the county examination and the government examination. With his own talent, any examiner will tend to the beauty of an adult and create a reputation for being a top-notch candidate in both primary and secondary school examinations.

This is also one of the differences between the junior and senior imperial examinations. There is no anonymity system. If you know in advance who the test paper belongs to, your impression score will be greatly affected.

"Since all my colleagues are unanimous, let's select Shen Yichen as the head of the case for this year's college examination. Let's wait until the end of the examination and finally announce the case."

"I would like to obey Master Tixue's instructions."

…

Shen Yichen, who was in a sweet dream, naturally didn't know the information that he had been selected as the head of the case.

The next day, when the night was dim, he went to the Xiajiang examination shed as usual to prepare for the second re-examination.

Just like the previous county examination and government examination, the college examination is also divided into three sessions. The first session is the main session, which is the most important. The second session is the recruitment examination, which is the least important and the icing on the cake. There is no rigidity in the content of the article. Require.

The third round is the resumption, which is to give those candidates who have been eliminated a chance to revive.

Therefore, the requirements are much stricter. Not only do you have to write an article on each of the four books and five classics, but you also have to write a five-character and six-rhyme test poem. Finally, you have to write more than 100 words of the "Inscription on the Training of the Soldiers Lying Down" silently.

After the three-day college examination, Shen Yichen walked out of the gantry of the Xiajiang examination shed. The first thing he looked at was the bulletin board, but he still didn't see the successful list posted.

After thinking about it, this may be because the examiners are more rigorous in marking examination papers and will not easily point out the successful candidates, so the process of filing cases is a little slower than in previous examinations.

But Shen Yichen has nothing to worry about. He is very confident in his first two articles. And as the leader of the government examination, as long as there are no major problems in the article, he will definitely be selected. It is nothing more than competing for a higher ranking. .

Even if he did not get the first consecutive small and medium-sized three yuan in the hospital, Shen Yichen would feel a little pity at most. After all, this is not like the big three yuan, where the ranking will have a major impact on his career.

Other candidates also came out one after another and went down to the examination booth, but not many of them were as calm as Shen Yichen, and the expressions on each face were different.

Some people cried loudly because they did not do well in the college entrance examination, and some people planned to indulge as much as they would after the college entrance examination. There were also some old boys with gray hair, looking back at the dragon gate behind them, wondering if they were lamenting the wasted years.

The imperial examination room is like all aspects of life, everyone can find a shadow of their past here.

Shen Yichen did not have the idea of ​​having a party after the exam, but quietly returned to his home. His mother, Shen, had experienced two criminal attacks, and now she is much calmer when her son comes home.

"Chen'er, how was your score after the exam?"

"We don't know yet. We won't know until the incident is reported."

"It's okay. You must have worked hard on the exam. Mom has already prepared the food. Put the things down and eat quickly."

During this time, Mrs. Shen also learned from others that her son would definitely be selected as a scholar if nothing unexpected happened. She no longer had any worries, and she was not obsessed with his grades.

After all, Mr. Shen never expected that Shen Yichen would be able to successfully solve the case again and again, and achieve the achievement of winning three yuan in a row, medium and small. Now that he can be successfully selected, he is extremely satisfied.

So after Shen Yichen returned home this time, a strange scene appeared. Both mother and son were extremely calm and calm, and it didn't look like they had just returned from the hospital examination.

Even the joy of passing the examination as a scholar is not as good as that of the former children...

However, all this illusion of indifference was broken by a roll call announcing the good news.

"Congratulations to Mr. Jiang Ning and Shen Yichen for winning first place in the Yingtian Mansion Examination and being named the head of the case by the Grand Master!"

At the same time, the sound of gongs "ding-dang-dang-dang" resounded throughout the street, and all the neighbors who heard the sound came out of their houses.

"Shen Yichen has been named as the leader of the case again. If I remember correctly, this is the third time, right?"

"That's right, Shen Yichen has a lot of potential in winning three small and medium-sized prizes!"

"And with this fame, Shen Yichen will be a scholar from now on!"

Aunt Yang, who lives next door to Shen Yichen, heard everyone's discussion after walking out of the courtyard. She was so happy that she couldn't close her mouth from ear to ear, just like her son Zeng Aniu had passed the exam.

He cheerfully replied to others: "That's not true. I watched Shen Yichen grow up. This kid has been smart since he was a child, and he is as smart as my A Niu!"

However, when her words were heard by others, she was immediately scorned: "Your Zeng Aniu can't even read a few Chinese characters, and he is on par with the head of the case. He really knows how to put money on his face."

"You guys know nothing. Yichen is a Wenquxing star. My Aniu has followed the path of a Wuquxing star. How come he has become a gold medalist?"

"Don't brag. Wait until your Zeng Aniu gets the top prize in martial arts."

Along with a burst of murmurs, Shen Yichen and his mother, Mrs. Shen, also came to the door. When the official who announced the good news saw Shen Yichen, he immediately bowed and said: "Congratulations to Mr. Shen Yichen, for winning the Yingtianfuyuan in the Year of Jiazi." The first place in the test will be chosen by the Grand Master as the top one!"

Originally, Ms. Shen had already prepared herself mentally, but when she heard the roll call that her son had once again become the number one candidate in the government examination, she still felt dizzy.

Happiness came so suddenly. Only a year ago, my son was still looked down upon by everyone, his studies were not progressing well, and there was no hope for him in the imperial examination.

Who would have thought that a year later, his son would become the head of Yingtian's case, an honor that could be called a glorious ancestor!

"Mrs. He Xi, you have such a Qilin."

The official also congratulated Mr. Shen in a very timely manner. When he heard this, Mr. Shen reacted and immediately took out a big red envelope and handed it over.

Now the smile on the face of the official who announced the good news became even brighter.

However, after receiving the red envelope this time, the official who reported the registration did not leave directly, but waited carelessly to enter the courtyard, preparing to ask for a glass of wedding wine.

This is not only for celebration, but also for a good fortune. It has been a long time since Ying Tianfu has achieved the achievements of Xiaozhong Sanyuan. It is really the reincarnation of Wenquxing.

And that's not all. Neighbors also came to Shen Yichen's house carrying items such as eggs, cakes, rice noodles, red envelopes, etc. to congratulate him.

Anyone who is not stupid will understand that Shen Yichen's reputation as a scholar is just the beginning, and his future will be limitless. Moreover, not mentioning the fact that he is the son of Cheng Guogong does not mean forgetting it. Now he is not far away from recognizing his ancestor and returning to the clan. .

At the same time, many people also added the word "master" to Shen Yichen's title, which made him uncomfortable.

But this was the case in ancient times. Scholarship was also a title, which meant that you had drawn a clear political line between you and ordinary people.

Just like now, when Shen Yichen meets Zhou Shun, the magistrate of Jiangning County, he can call him "Parent Officer" if he is polite, "Sir Zhou" if he is a stranger, and "Brother Zhou" if he is familiar with him.
Chapter completed!