Ming Dynasty: I risked my life to teach the prince, the emperor begged me not to die

Chapter 439 Excited Two Brothers
There are many talented people in this year's imperial examination. Tang Yin has been dormant for three years and is making a comeback this year.

Four talented men from Wuzhong took part in the imperial examination at the same time.

The head of Guangzhou Baisha sect Chen Xianzhang's favorite disciple Zhan Ruoshui took part in the imperial examination for the first time.

These tribute students, even though they had not yet passed the imperial examination, were already more famous than many of the imperial examination holders.

Liu Jian smiled and said, "Your Majesty, this imperial examination is quite interesting. The focus of the people is not on the competition among these talented scholars, but on Chen Ce."

"Oh?"

Emperor Hongzhi asked, "Chen Ce did not participate in the imperial examination, so why is he still being discussed?"

Liu Jian said: "More than ten days before the examination, Chen Ce accepted Zhu Zhishan as his apprentice. Some people said that Chen Ce could accept Zhu Zhishan as his apprentice. After this training, Zhu Zhishan will definitely be able to get rid of the haze of failing the exam for three years."

"Some people also say that Chen Ce is just seeking fame and reputation. He himself did not pass the imperial examination and is just a businessman. This time, I am afraid that Zhu Zhishan will fail the imperial examination again, which will delay his future."

Emperor Hongzhi gave a bitter smile and said, "This Chen Chunjian is obviously not in the martial arts world, but he is a legend in the martial arts world."

"He is not in the government, but people in the government are still discussing him."

Li Dongyang, the deputy minister of the cabinet, smiled and changed the subject, saying, "I think Zhan Ruoshui has a great chance of winning the championship this time."

Zhan Ruoshui not only inherited the true teachings of Chen Xianzhang, but also had a group of students in Guangzhou Prefecture. He was also a good friend of the previous top scholar Lun Wenxu.

Lun Wenxu would definitely teach Zhan Ruoshui some techniques for solving imperial examination problems through words and deeds.

It seems not impossible for Zhan Ruoshui to win the first place in this session.

……

All parties are discussing this imperial examination.

The examiners in Shuntian Imperial Examination Hall began their marking work in full swing. Piles of heavy test papers were piled on the desks. Thousands of test papers had to be marked within three days, which was not an easy task.

"The font is ugly, I won't use it!"

"The article is off-topic and the argument is off topic. I won't record it!"

"How could someone forget to avoid mentioning the saints? How could they pass the imperial examination? No admission!"

The stove in the examination room was burning brightly. Although it was a chilly spring day, the examiners were sweating profusely.

It was not just because it was so hot in the room, but more because many candidates' test papers were a mess!
Most of the test papers I have marked so far are mediocre, and there are very few that are eye-catching.

It wasn't until an examiner saw an article that his eyes widened slightly. Before, he would just glance at ten lines of the test paper and reject it with a red mark if it was not good. But he read this test paper particularly carefully.

Even after all the text to solve the problem was written, the examiner was still not satisfied and couldn't help but invite his colleagues to come and watch.

Several examiners were also pleased to see this test paper, and they couldn't help but stroke their beards, smile and nod.

"This test paper should take the top spot."

As he was speaking, another examiner said, "Everyone, take a look at this one."

Everyone walked over suspiciously, and then looked carefully. The answer to this test paper was more sharp and straightforward than the previous one, and it was very eye-catching. The article was so fascinating that the examiners looked at each other in surprise.

All of a sudden, the examiners were in a dilemma. The level of these two papers was top-notch. If nothing unexpected happened, the top winner would definitely be one of these two papers. At this moment, they were actually a little itchy. If the papers had not been covered up, they really wanted to know who wrote these two papers.

……

Three days later, all the marking of the papers was completed, and tomorrow would be the day for the announcement of the results. It would take no more than seven days from the start of the examination to the announcement of the results.

Before the results of the imperial examination are announced, no one will know in advance who will be on the admitted list.

This morning, just as the sky was getting light, the Imperial Examination Hall was already packed with people.

Zhu Houzhao came to find Chen Ce early in the morning and said, "Little brother, please don't sleep anymore! Please don't sleep anymore!" "The results will be announced today."

Chen Ce: “…”

Although Zhu Houzhao knew that Tang Yin and Zhu Zhishan did not perform well, he still held a glimmer of hope in his heart.

Chen Ce had no choice but to be pulled up early by Zhu Houzhao. After washing up, he followed Zhu Houzhao to Gongyuan Square.

Everywhere you look, there are densely packed people. It is no exaggeration to say that it is a sea of ​​people.

Tang Yin and Zhu Zhishan also arrived here early and were greeting Wen Zhengming and Xu Zhenqing. It was impossible for them to not be nervous; they were both very nervous.

The Zhang brothers came over happily, smiled heartily, tilted their heads and asked Chen Ce: "Chen Chunjian, you came so early to give money... No, are you looking at the list?"

Chen Ce smiled and said, "Yeah, you guys are here so early too?"

The Zhang brothers nodded calmly and said, "Yes, as a teacher, of course you have to work hard. Today is a big day for the students, so naturally you come early to take a look."

"Had breakfast?"

Chen Ce shook his head and said, "No."

The Zhang brothers were holding fried dough sticks, meat pies, and soy milk, and asked Chen Ce, "Do you want to eat something?"

Chen Ce said, "Thank you so much."

He took the fried dough sticks, meat patties and soy milk from the Zhang brothers and gave half to Zhu Houzhao. The two of them started eating under the shocked eyes of the Zhang brothers.

Zhang Heling was dumbfounded.

I'm just being polite... Chen Chunjian, you bastard! We haven't had breakfast yet! You, you won't leave some for us?
brute!

After Chen Ce and Zhu Houzhao finished their breakfast, the gate of the Imperial Examination Hall not far away was finally slowly pushed open. The Zhang brothers stared at each other and laughed, "Finally, the results are announced!"

"Just stay here and don't wander around. I'll help you take a look!"

Chen Ce asked in astonishment: "With so many people, how did you squeeze in?"

The Zhang brothers smiled coldly, walked up to the group of candidates, and shouted, "Get the hell out of here! Otherwise, I'll break your legs!"

"What, you don't know us brothers? Bang! Bang!"

The two brothers punched each other one by one. The evil slaves of Zhang Mansion nearby looked unfriendly, and in a moment a passage was opened for the Zhang brothers.

The Zhang brothers said to Wen Zhengming and Xu Zhenqing, "Good disciples, come and see the list, what are you doing standing there?"

Wen Zhengming and Xu Zhenqing covered their faces. To be honest, they didn't dare to go over. The two of them hesitated and went to the front of the crowd with the Zhang brothers amid the strange looks of the crowd.

"Haha, let me look from the back to the front and give me a surprise."

"Oh, only 127 people were admitted this year."

"Well, there are none from one hundred to one hundred and twenty-seven."

"Not even fifty or a hundred."

"Not bad, top fifty, good enough to enter the third class."

"Oh, your names are not even in the top 20 to 50... You two are nothing! Are you going to win the first place for me?"

Zhang Heling smiled and then looked at the fourth to twentieth numbers, but still nothing.

"Oh my! As expected, as expected! Top three!"

(End of this chapter)