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Along the way, the places that Fang Zhengzhi passed by were all brimming with joy.
The five capitals of the Northern Desert were holding the Law of Dao examinations at the same time. At this moment, it was time for the officials to announce the good news to the various counties and villages.
In such a large county, there would always be scholars who had passed the capital examination.
Hence, at the entrance of every county, there would always be some queues waiting for the returning scholars. There were even some scheming people who took advantage of this time to organize some special activities.
For example, the most popular lantern puzzle among the people. Or some women who were not inferior to men, setting up an arena in the county, engaging in literary and martial contests to find a spouse.
Along the way, Fang Zhengzhi walked and stopped, stopping and walking. He was having a lot of fun. Naturally, he guessed many things about the lantern puzzle. Under the envious and jealous gazes, he played the beautiful game of separating a pair of lovebirds.
Did guessing lantern puzzles have anything to do with separating a couple?
Naturally there was. Because, Fang Zhengzhi's favourite lantern puzzle was the kind where a man and a woman were visiting a lantern festival. The woman screamed, "I want it, I want it …"
Then, when the man racked his brains but couldn't guess the answer to the lantern puzzle the woman wanted.
That was usually the time for Fang Zhengzhi to take the stage.
After the deed was done, he brushed his sleeves and left, hiding his achievements and fame …
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In the forest in the early morning, there was a faint mist and the crisp chirping of birds. Like a young lady who had just come out from a bath, the sound of water dripping from her body had a hazy natural beauty.
A procession of officials, draped in red silk, was walking along the mountain path.
Striking the gong, shocking the little birds searching for food in the trees, they leisurely passed by the entrance of the Southern Mountain Village, heading towards the Northern Mountain Village.
The former Southern Mountain Village Chief Meng Bai stood silently at the entrance of the village, gazing at the advancing good news team. The melancholy in his heart was imaginable, even though this was the second time he had seen such a team.
The pain in his heart didn't lessen at all, instead, it became stronger.
"Old village chief, we are leaving!" Dressed in a teacher's attire, his face as big as a basin, Wang Anhua appeared behind Meng Bai at this moment.
And behind Wang Anhua. Following behind was another middle-aged man dressed like a teacher, as well as two horse carriages piled with all sorts of books.
"Leaving?" Meng Bai trembled as he picked up the tobacco pipe in his hand, and took a deep puff.
"The order has been given. The Hall of Dao will be moved to the Northern Mountain Village. We are only separated by a mountain, so if the old village chief has any instructions in the future, I can still ask someone to pass on a message. "Wang Anhua gave Meng Bai a slight bow.
"Sigh …" Meng Bai let out a heavy sigh, turned around and walked towards the village, his figure filled with an indescribable loneliness.
…
Compared to the desolation of the Southern Mountain Village. The Northern Mountain Village was undoubtedly festive and lively.
The county head of Huai An County was wearing a black official robe. He personally led Village Chief Zhang Yangping and Fang Houde to the big tree at the entrance of the village, waiting for the officials to arrive.
As for Zhang Yangping and the other villagers, they still couldn't believe this fact.
"Fang Zhengzhi passed the capital examination?!"
"Moreover, he's the Double Roll Champion?"
"The Southern Mountain Village's Hall of Dao is moving to the Northern Mountain Village!"
"The county head personally travelled overnight to the Northern Mountain Village to report the good news, and even ordered people to bring the materials needed to build the Hall of Dao!"
Every incident was like a heavy hammer pounding on the fragile hearts of the villagers.
To a remote and ordinary little mountain village, nobody would have thought that such a thing would happen. Or, it could be said. They completely didn't think about any of the things mentioned above.
"County head, you … are you sure you didn't make a mistake?" Zhang Yangping always felt that this kind of thing was even more shocking than gold falling from the sky.
"Ha ha, Village Chief Zhang, what are you saying? This time's River of Trust Capital examination is a major event that the entire world is paying attention to. It gathered the talents of the five capitals of the Northern Desert. Everyone knows that Young Master Fang attained the Double Roll Champion of the River of Trust Capital examination. How can I be wrong? "
The county head didn't reveal the slightest bit of impatience. Instead, he smiled and explained.
The Northern Mountain Village was under the jurisdiction of Huai An County. Within a county, obtaining a capital examination roll champion was already a joyous occasion, much less a double roll champion.
Most importantly, everybody understood that this time's River of Trust Capital examination. Was extraordinary.
Otherwise, with his status, he wouldn't have travelled overnight to the Northern Mountain Village.
Fang Houde's expression was both excited and nervous. Even though he had already been excited when Fang Zhengzhi attained the Double Roll Champion of the county examination.
But this time was different …
The capital examination!
An examination that could really be recorded in the books!
"Dong!" The sound of a gong faintly sounded out from afar.
Then. Within the mist, a row of officials wearing red silk slowly appeared.
"They're here, they're here!"
"There really is a good news official here!"
"Why do I feel as if I'm dreaming?"
One by one, the villagers became excited. But, to them, this matter was really very difficult to imagine. Even if they really saw the good news official, not everyone would be able to instantly accept it.
But, reality was reality.
Especially when the officials who were in charge of announcing the good news approached them, then took out a big red invitation card and respectfully handed it to the county head, then the county head passed it to Fang Houde.
All the villagers finally understood …
Fang Zhengzhi had really passed the capital examination. Furthermore, he was the Double Roll Champion!
Zhang Yangping knelt down and worshipped the Heavens emotionally, shouting loudly, "The Heavens have eyes!"
On the other hand, tears rolled down the eyes of the villagers. The Northern Mountain Village had also produced a talent. Furthermore, it was a great talent who attained the Double Roll Champion of the capital examination …
Eight years ago, when Fang Zhengzhi's family was invited to the Northern Mountain Village by Zhang Yangping.
Who would have thought that there would be such a day?
A True Dragon had emerged from a ravine and soared into the clouds. How could it not cause people to be excited, how could it not cause people to cry?
Fang Houde's hands were trembling. As a forty-something year old man, tears rolled down his eyes like rain. On his face, which was buffeted by the mountain breeze, was an expression of incomparable satisfaction.
With such a son, what more could he ask for?
"My child's mother is still waiting, I … I have to go tell her!" Fang Houde looked at the three golden words on the red invitation and choked with emotion.
"During the previous county examination, this child Zhengzhi came back once. I wonder if he will come back after the capital examination?" A villager looked at the mountain path and asked expectantly.
"Ha ha … this time, Young Master Fang attained the Double Roll Champion. He is going to participate in the Divine Constabulary's banquet. Furthermore, he has the chance to enter the Heavenly Treasure Hall! I reckon that he should be on his way to the Golden Scale City now! "When the county head heard the villager's words, he once again smiled and replied.
"Participate in the Divine Constabulary's banquet?!"
"Isn't that too impressive? The Divine Constabulary … "
"What kind of place is this Heavenly Treasure Hall?"
"If you don't know, don't ask blindly. That is definitely a place with many treasures. Within the Divine Constabulary, how could it be lacking?"
"Then when can this child Zhengzhi return to the village?"
"Why would he return? Our village is small. This child Zhengzhi has grown up, he will definitely do great things outside! "
When the villagers heard the county head's words, they once again burst into a lively discussion. Even though they all hoped that Fang Zhengzhi would return to the village, but when they thought about how Fang Zhengzhi had soared to the top after passing the capital examination, the villagers could understand.
"Yes, I reckon that it will be very difficult for him to return in a short period of time. After participating in the Divine Constabulary's banquet, the imperial examinations are about to begin. When that time comes, he still has to rush to the imperial capital!" The county head revealed what he knew.
"Wow … he wants to enter the imperial capital!" A villager stared with his eyes wide open.
"I wonder if Zhengzhi has enough money on him to spend?" Zhang Yangping recalled that when Fang Zhengzhi left, he didn't have much money on him. At that time, he had initially thought that he would return after participating in the capital examination.
Yet, he didn't expect that he would actually pass. Then, he had to rush to the Golden Scale City, and then to the imperial capital. The expenses along the way would definitely not be small …
When he thought about this, he began to feel somewhat guilty.
Just as he spoke, the sound of hooves once again sounded out from the mountain path.
"Looks like the Southern Mountain Village Hall of Dao teachers have arrived, I didn't expect them to arrive so quickly!" When a villager heard the sound, he instantly laughed out.
The Southern Mountain Village Hall of Dao had moved to the Northern Mountain Village.
This was definitely something that caused all the villagers of the Northern Mountain Village to be excited about.
Initially, when the Southern Mountain Village built a Hall of Dao, the villagers of the Northern Mountain Village were extremely envious. Now, the wheel of fortune had turned, and this year, it was their turn.
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