The Sage of Confucianism and Taoism

"I don't think too much about it. It would be best if I could become a Jinshi as soon as possible." Fang Yun said.

Li Fanming said: "Of course you have to compete with your peers. You are almost certain to pass the Juren exam this year, and you have a 90% chance of passing the Jinshi exam! It is impossible to get all A's. The final palace exam is not about poetry and prose, but about governing a region, involving politics, punishment, military, industry and agriculture. For example, how can you compete with the disciples of farmers in farming? How can you compete with the children of workers in water conservancy? How can you compete with the disciples of the Legalists in public security? It is too difficult."

"That's hard to say. Don't forget that the candidates for the palace exam are different every year. For example, when Yi Zhishi took the Jinshi exam, all the geniuses of the Ten Kingdoms avoided him. A few geniuses did not believe in evil, and as a result, Yi Zhishi became the first champion of the Ten Kingdoms and the head of the country. Those who did not participate in the Jinshi exam that year all participated in the second year, which resulted in an unprecedentedly tragic Jinshi exam the next year. Every time my cousin gets drunk, he talks about what happened that year, saying that he could have competed for the top three positions in Shu, and at the very least he could have been the third place, but he was squeezed to sixth place."

The scholars around laughed. Anyone who has participated in the imperial examination can understand this tragedy.

Jia Jingan said with a smile: "The Jinshi exam after the Holy Ruins every year is called the 'Death Imperial Exam'. This year will be called the 'Year of Despair', and next year's Palace Exam will be called the 'Year of Shadow', leaving a shadow for a lifetime. You must be prepared."

Everyone looked at each other in silence. Most people who entered the Holy Ruins could actually pass the Jinshi exam easily. They did not participate in the Jinshi exam for the sake of the Holy Ruins. After the Holy Ruins ended, these talented candidates would definitely participate in the Jinshi exam as soon as possible. Even delaying it for another year would be a huge loss.

"This year... the situation is not good."

"More than not good! All of us have entered the Comet Corridor, which is better than the 90% of the candidates who left the Holy Ruins alive before! In addition, those who did not enter the Holy Ruins may not have strong practical ability, but there must be someone who performed very well on the spot in the imperial examination and won the Jinshi in one fell swoop!"

Fang Yun half-jokingly said: "Why don't you all participate in the imperial examination next year, and let me do it this year. You have waited for so many years for the Holy Ruins, and you are not afraid of waiting for another year. Anyway, you originally planned to participate in the Holy Ruins and the imperial examination in two years."

"You are dreaming! We have been candidates for many years, and every year of delay is a year of loss. We must become Jinshi this year! You can't hate it. After all, I didn't have the qualifications to compete for the top spot in the country, but I have the ability to compete for the champion of Qingguo! Now it's good, Yan Yukong has to take the Jinshi exam this year, how can I compare with him? The champion can get a meteoric rise in advance. There is a world of difference between a jinshi who has a meteoric rise and an ordinary jinshi!" Zong Wude looked at Yan Yukong angrily.

"Then you can take the exam next year."

"You want to compensate me with a year of my time?"

"Then I can only compensate you with the second place in Qingguo." Yan Yukong said.

Everyone burst into laughter.

Zong Wude laughed and scolded: "Look at this Yan Yukong, he is getting more and more rampant, and he even decided to be the top scholar in Qingguo! Fang Yun, if I worship you as my teacher, can you help me beat Yan Yukong in the Jinshi exam?"

Fang Yun looked at Zong Wude and said: "How about this, I worship you as my teacher, but I only ask you not to think about surpassing Yan Yukong."

"Hahaha..." Everyone laughed again.

The big rabbit rolled around on the deck holding its belly.

Zong Wude said angrily: "You two guys just join forces to bully me! Huh?"

"What's wrong?" Fang Yun asked.

Zong Wude's expression became extremely serious, and then he showed a frustrated look, saying: "I was stupid just now! I am from Qing country, this Kongxinglou ship is going to Jing country, why did I get on it again?"

The crowd realized that most of them should not board the ship again, they should stay in Xizhou to sleep, and then return to their own country. But they all followed Fang Yun before, so they naturally followed Fang Yun on the ship and completely forgot about going home. "

Zong Wude laughed and said: "Yukong, you also did a stupid thing, didn't you?"

"Me? I want to go to the Wudao River, which is different from you." Yan Yukong was calm and looked calm.

"Bullshit! You are obviously like me, you followed Fang Yun on the ship without knowing it! But you are smarter than me, and you actually found such an excuse for yourself! Fang Yun, why don't you go with me?"

Fang Yun said: "I have to prepare for the exam and don't have time to go back to Ji County. ”

Li Fanming said: "The Juren exam is held in Dayuan Prefecture, and Wudao River is not far from Dayuan Prefecture. Let's go to Wudao River now and send you to participate in the Juren exam on the first day of September. How about it?"

"That's good." Fang Yun said.

"Then it's settled. Hehe, when we get enlightenment from Wudao River, you will be shocked when we see you again." Zong Wude said.

Fang Yun was completely helpless when he heard it. These people have accumulated for many years and have gained great benefits in Shengxu and Comet Corridor. They must have made great leaps in all aspects in the near future, no matter where they are, but they chose Wudao River.

When these people return to their countries, the name of Wudao River will probably go beyond Jingguo and spread to the ten countries. Even if Fang Yun said that Wudao River was fake, no one would believe it.

"Congratulations on your success in enlightenment." Fang Yun could only say this.

"Whether I can break through the first level of Wendan and reach the second level of Wendan this year depends entirely on Wudao River." Yan Yukong said seriously.

"I hope I can make further progress in Qindao. "Shi Tang said.

"I'm going to comprehend the art of war." Sun Naiyong said.

Everyone expressed their opinions one after another, and they really regarded Wudao River as a holy place.

Fang Yun stared blankly at these top talents from various countries. They were just like the most ordinary candidates taking the imperial examinations, and they had simple and pious expectations for Wudao River.

"What a tragedy..." Fang Yun thought.

"Fang Yun, why don't you guide us to enlightenment?"

Fang Yun wanted to say that he didn't guide us at all, but he could only force a smile and said, "The Enlightenment River varies from person to person. There are thousands of people beside the Enlightenment River, but only a few have achieved enlightenment. Everything depends on... chance." Fang Yun almost said "coincidence".

"That's true. But we believe that going to the Enlightenment River will definitely yield something. Others may not believe it, but we can't help but believe in you, Fang Yun." Zong Wude said.

Everyone nodded together.

Fang Yun was silent.

At this time, Kong Shi, the Grand Secretary in the Captain's Room, said, "Wen Ying has benefited from the Enlightenment River and is about to become a great scholar. After we send you to Yuhai City, we will go to the Enlightenment River together. You scholars should go with us."

All the scholars happily agreed and became even more excited. They didn't expect that the Enlightenment River could benefit Li Wenying, a Grand Secretary. This was really incredible. They would go there once even if they died.

Fang Yun was speechless. Li Wenying had gone to Wudao River a few days ago, but it had nothing to do with his upcoming great scholar. The real effect should be the annotations of "Humble House Inscription" and "Three Character Classic".

Seeing them talking about Wudao River happily, Fang Yun, based on the conscience that a scholar should have, decisively pretended not to hear, looked at the starry sky, pretended to think, but was actually in a daze.

Under the same starry sky, all the high-ranking people in Jingguo and 70% of the high-ranking people in the ten countries have not slept yet, waiting for the result of Fang Yun's literary competition in one state.

The first person in the world, the literary competition in one state, and the participation of the second-ranking family Xun family, any factor is enough for them to pay attention, let alone the combination of the three.

Jingguo Capital, Zuo Xiangfu.

Liu Shan's study was dim, Liu Shan's eyes were bright, and he was reading "Zi Lu Zhai Collection of Essays", and the study of the ancestor of the miscellaneous family was called Zi Lu Zhai.

Soon, the official seal on the table emitted a subtle fluctuation. Liu Shan's eyes changed, but he did not move until he finished reading an article, then he closed the book and picked up the official seal with his right hand.

A black wild goose flew out, spread out in front of him, and turned into a letter.

"Fang Yunsheng."

Liu Shan's expression did not change at all. He was still the left prime minister in the court who remained calm even when Mount Tai collapsed in front of him, but his left hand pressed firmly on the edge of the table.

With a light click, the edge of the table was crushed by him.

Liu Shan retracted his left hand, and the black wild goose in front of him suddenly began to change, forming new words.

"For the holy way of the miscellaneous family, suppress Fang Yun for three years."

Liu Shan looked at these ten words and sighed softly.

If it were normal, the words "for the holy way of the miscellaneous family" would never appear in the letter, but now it was written. Liu Shan seemed to see that the person was hesitating, fearing that he would not do it.

Liu Shan stared at the five words "suppress Fang Yun for three years" with a sharp look like an eagle.

Not long ago, the people of the Miscellaneous School were still preaching everywhere that they wanted to cut off the Holy Dao of Fang Yun, but now that the order was given from above, Liu Shan saw something deeper.

The ten words slowly dissipated, Liu Shan stood up, walked to the window, and looked out the window.

"Is it because he can't be suppressed after three years?"

Not long after, Liu Shan sat back at the table, took out a piece of letter paper, picked up a pen and wrote: "Zhi Bai..."

Daofeng Mountain, Holy Courtyard.

The editorial office of "Holy Dao" was quiet, and no one was there, but the editorial office of "Wen Bao" which was very close to it was brightly lit. Two editors and grand secretaries quickly reviewed the manuscripts, and many clerks came in and out.

The two clerks sent the manuscripts to the grand secretaries' room and hurriedly left, complaining as they walked, yawning.

"What happened? Two university scholars suddenly reviewed the manuscript overnight and said that an urgent supplement will be published tomorrow. The supplement of "Wen Bao" is very important. There is only one urgent supplement a year. Every supplement has a major event that affects the Ten Kingdoms. What happened today?"

"I am confused. Although the human race won a great victory in Shengxu this year, it is not necessary to issue a supplement. I am afraid that something big happened tonight, and it is enough to issue a supplement together with Shengxu."

"I asked a few people, but they don't know."

Then I saw a clerk with a smile on his face jogging towards me.

"Brother Ding, what happened, do you know?"

"Fang Yun won the literary competition in Yizhou! I will contact the candidates who came out of Shengxu right away, so I won't say more!"

"Literary competition in Yizhou!" The two clerks exclaimed.

The sky-walking ship passed through the territory of Qing Kingdom at a very fast speed, crossed the Yangtze River, and slowed down after arriving outside Yuhai City.

Fang Yun looked down and saw that the south gate of Yuhai City, which should be closed at night, was wide open. Thousands of people were standing at the gate, each of them wearing official uniforms. It seemed that the civil servants, military officers and officials from the three departments of the Academy of Literature of Yuhai City gathered outside the south gate.

"They are welcoming you!" Zong Wude's tone was full of envy. If someone could have all the officials in the city gather to welcome him in the second half of the night, he would definitely be treated like a great scholar. Even if the left prime minister came, there would be no such grand ceremony. At least the king or the queen mother would have to come.

The sky-walking ship slowly descended.