The happy life of a prodigal

Duke Ding frowned, and said coldly: "Today's review, it's a big matter, who dares to disturb the order..."

Seeing the displeasure on Duke Dingguo's face, several military officers on the left and right hurriedly said, "I'll go and have a look."

Not long after, someone was escorted by two pro-armies.

Duke Dingguo saw that the kidnapped people were a bit unfamiliar, and asked, "Who are you and why are you making such a noise here? Do you know what you should do for disrupting the review order?"

The first two sentences contained faint anger, while the last two sentences were full of anger.

Fang Xiu was not afraid at all, looked up at the old general in front of him, and said calmly: "The boy's name is Fang Xiu, and he is Empress An Pingbo. He was ordered by His Majesty to come to attend the review."

Fang...Hugh...

That Fang Xiu who was suffering from insanity?

The meritorious disciples around, at first, moved here curiously to watch the excitement, but when they heard the word Fang Xiu, they immediately backed away like a god of plague.

Then, someone roared with laughter.

This ignorant and inexperienced prodigal son suffered from insanity, and instead came to participate in the review?

Ridiculous, ridiculous...

Dingguo is an extremely personable official, and he is busy with official duties on weekdays, so naturally he has never heard of the absurd things about the prodigal son 'Fang Xiu'.

At this moment, seeing that he was not intimidated by his aura, his unruffled aura in the face of danger was a bit like a general, and his eyes softened a bit.

Nodding his head, he said: "Since it was ordered by His Majesty, I will spare you this time..."

"Boy thank you...Senior."

Duke Ding didn't know Fang Xiu, and Fang Xiu didn't know Duke Ding either. After holding back for a long time, he didn't know how to address him, so he just called out 'Senior'.

Duke Dingguo looked at him strangely when he heard the sound of 'Senior', pointed to an empty desk in front of him, and said: "Today's review, the old man is ordered to be the examiner. Since you are ordered by His Majesty, the old man is right You need to put more thought into it...Come here, divide up the paper and pen, and then you can sit here."

Chapter 43 Handing in

After Fang Xiu took his seat, someone handed out pens and paper.

After Ding Guogong gave an order, a military officer held up a gilded plaque with a few large characters written on it: The way of An Guo.

The content of the original test of the Chu State review is similar to the martial arts in the previous life, mainly focusing on bow and horse.

During Wenzong's time, it was changed to "strategy first, followed by martial arts".

Up to now, only strategies are emphasized, and martial arts are not included in the assessment.

The way to stabilize the country is the title of this review, which means: how to make the country safe.

The emperor of Chu took this as the title, and his intention could not be clearer.

This is to test the judgment of these noble children in the school capital on the general situation of the country.

Candidates looked at the questions, their eyes lit up, and they wrote with a pen.

Most of them have read some books, and what they are best at is answering such ambiguous questions.

Come up and sing about how wise and powerful the current sage is, how he swallows mountains and rivers with anger, and how the country of Chu is peaceful and peaceful under His Majesty's governance.

Immediately afterwards, there are various analyzes of the imperial court's policies, expounding the advantages and disadvantages, and proposing methods for improvement.

It seems to be quite satisfactory, and there is nothing wrong with it, but if you analyze it carefully, you will find that it is all a bunch of nonsense, which is of no benefit to the country or the people.

Of course, proofreading is different from imperial examinations, and the Emperor Chu himself didn't have too much expectations for these well-clothed young men. He only hoped that their articles could still be eye-catching, and the methods they proposed were considered appropriate, so he was satisfied.

Duke Ding looked at the excited candidates and couldn't help but sighed.

The way to stabilize the country is not as easy as they thought.

now......

There is a faint tendency of the grassland tribes to unite, and the rising Qiyan tribe Chen Bing borders, eyeing the three northern states covetously.

In the northwest, the countries of the Western Regions headed by Xiaowan are ready to move. According to reports from secret agents, it seems that there is a possibility of tearing up the covenant and jointly attacking our country of Chu with the grassland.

In the southwest, only two years after the Tusi Rebellion was put down, there were signs of rebellion again.

His Majesty raised this topic in the review, which shows that Anguo has become a major event that shakes the foundation of the country. I think this year's spring will also include this topic in policy discussions.

Duke Ding shook his head, and set his sights on Fang Xiu in front of him.

Since this young man named Fang Xiu was personally ordered by His Majesty, he must have some real skills.

Let's just say at this moment...

When others answer the questions, they just write with a pen, obviously without much thought.

He was the only one with deep eyes and normal complexion, with a thoughtful and steady look, like a veteran official who had lived in the officialdom for a long time.

Not bad, really not bad, has the shadow of the old man when he was young...

The more Duke Ding looked at him, the more he felt that this man was a promising talent, and it might not be out of the question to become a pillar of Chu State in the future.

Can......

Time passed minute by minute.

His expression started to become a little weird.

This kid...why doesn't he write yet?

Not enough time for a stick of incense for him to think?

Half an hour passed, and Duke Ding gradually came to his senses.

This kid... Could it be that he fell asleep!

His eyes were open just now, but now they are closed.

Duke Dingguo's face sank like water, he got up from the grand master's chair, walked to Fang Xiu's side, and gave him a light push.

"Who, who moved me!"

Fang Xiu just had a dream.

I dreamed that I became the groom's official, drank a lot of wine at the wedding banquet, entered the bridal chamber, lifted the bride's red hijab, and saw Zhao Yan.

He was taken aback, and just as he was about to escape, he was pushed, and then he woke up from his sleep.

Looking around, a little confused.

where is this?

doing what?

"You kid is proofreading!"

Proofreading...

Yes, proofread!

Fang Xiu came back to his senses, looking at the old face in front of him, a little ashamed.

On the reviewing field, he fell asleep.

It's... a bit embarrassing.

Xu Jingchang's face was completely dark at this moment.

Here, everyone is rushing to answer the questions, wanting to win a high ranking.

Fortunately, you didn't write a single word, and you fell asleep in front of everyone!

The sun is still hanging in the sky, so you can fall asleep?

What a shame, what a shame!

If he hadn't paid attention to the occasion, Xu Jingchang would have liked to slap this kid and teach him a lesson for his father.

With a sullen face, he suppressed his anger, and said in a low voice: "Fang Xiu, you are promising, and you are sleeping on the reviewing field. If His Majesty hadn't ordered you, this old man will definitely beat you up today. Let's see if you dare to do something wrong in the future." !"

Fang Xiu was stunned. In this situation, it is better to be cautious in words and deeds. This Ding Guogong does not seem to be easy to provoke.

"Answer the question!"

Xu Jingchang snorted coldly and said angrily.

Fang Xiu cheered up, raised his eyes, and looked at the gilded plaque.

The way of Anguo...

In my memory, Daddy Cheap is an important general guarding the southwest. When he returned to Beijing, he often mentioned some important national affairs at home.

For example, how persistent the natives in the southwest are, the imperial court has suppressed them several times, but they still do not know how to repent.

Another example is the wolfish ambition of the Tartars in the northern grasslands. Several times Chen Bing border, want to offend my big Chu.

The more I hear these things, the more I remember them in my mind.

Coupled with the fact that he was a master of history in his previous life, similar traces can always be found in the 5000-year history of China.

Thinking about how the emperor at that time solved these problems, Fang Xiu probably already had a countermeasure in mind, and smiled confidently.

Xu Jingchang, who was in front of the copybook, saw him smiling, and the anger that had been suppressed just now flooded into his chest again.

This kid...has a smile on his face?

Fang Xiu didn't notice his expression, picked up the brush, and began to write vigorously.

How to fix the southwest, how to secure the northwest, how to level the grassland...

High school students in previous lives could answer these questions fluently, not to mention that he has a master's degree in history.

Before it was time for a stick of incense, he put down his pen and shouted, "Hand in the paper!"

hand in...hand in paper...

The entire review field was silent.

Many candidates raised their heads and looked at Fang Xiu in shock.

Seeing his face clearly, they each secretly delighted.

It turned out to be the prodigal son of the Fang family, no wonder...

This man is insane, and it is not unusual for him to do any absurd things.

Handing in the paper an hour earlier is nothing compared to selling off one's ancestral property to buy a ghost house.

Fang Xiu ignored these gazes.

Anyway, the questions have already been answered, whether you can get it or not depends entirely on the destiny, and there is no point in staying.

Xu Jingchang was furious.

Thanks to him being so optimistic about this kid just now, he didn't expect...it turned out to be such a disappointing thing.

Pointing at Fang Xiu's hand trembling slightly, I wanted to scold a few words, but after thinking about it carefully, as the Duke of the state and the chief examiner of this review, it is really meaningless to lose your composure for such a thing.

If this kid wants to be ashamed, then be ashamed.

"Take his paper and seal it up!"

Xu Jingchang suppressed the fire, gritted his teeth and said.

Fang Xiu handed in the paper and did not stop, and saluted: "Old man, let's go."

After finishing speaking, he walked quickly and left the examination room.

Chapter 44 Romance of the West Chamber

Bai Xiaochun had been waiting outside the examination room for a long time, when he saw Fang Xiu, he went up to meet him, with a flattering smile: "Master..."

Before he could open his mouth, he saw Fang Xiu waving his hand and saying, "Go home!"

Bai Xiaochun didn't dare to neglect, hurried to the carriage, took the young master, and went back to the residence.

Fang Xiu got out of the carriage and wanted to go to the south of the city to relax, but for some reason, he remembered the dream he had during the review.

Zhao Yan's pretty face became more and more clear in her mind, and she couldn't get it out for a long time.

Fang Xiu sighed, walked into the study, and continued writing his The West Chamber.

In fact, there is not much content in The Story of the West Chamber. If there is an original, it can be copied within an hour at most.