"I didn't think too much. It's best to become a Jinshi as soon as possible," Fang Yundao said.
Li Fanming said, "Of course you have to compete for the same year. You're a ninety percent sure to pass the Juren exam this year. You also have a ninety percent chance of becoming a Jinshi! Furthermore, it was impossible to achieve a full A grade. The final court examination did not test on poetry and literature, but on governance. It involved politics, law, military, industry, and agriculture. For example, how could you compete with the disciples of the School of Agriculture in agriculture? How could they compete with the disciples of the Gong Family in water conservancy? How could they compete with the disciples of legalism in terms of public security? It's too difficult. "
"That's hard to say. Every year, the candidates for the court examination would be different. For example, when Yi Zhishi was taking the Jinshi examination back then, all the geniuses of the Ten Nations avoided him. A few geniuses refused to believe in heresy, and in the end, Yi Zhishi became the top scholar of the Ten Nations. Those who didn't participate in the Jinshi Exam that year all participated in the second year. As a result, the second year's Jinshi Exam was unprecedentedly tragic. Every time one of my uncles gets drunk, he would talk about what happened that year. He said that he could have been one of the top three in the Shu Kingdom. At the very least, he would have been the third in the Hua Hua Competition. In the end, he was pushed to the sixth place. "
The surrounding scholars laughed. Those who had participated in the imperial examinations and examinations could understand this tragedy.
Jia Jingan smiled and said, "Every year, the Jinshi Examinations after the Holy Ground are known as the 'Imperial Examinations of Death'. This year will be known as the 'Year of Despair', and next year's Palace Examination will be known as the 'Year of Despair'. You must all be prepared."
Everyone was speechless. Most of the people who entered the Holy Ground could easily pass the Grand Scholar examination, but they did not participate in the Grand Scholar examination for the sake of the Holy Ground. However, after the Holy Ground ended, these geniuses would definitely participate in the Grand Scholar examination as soon as possible. Even if they delayed for another year, it would be a huge loss.
"This year … the situation is not good."
"It's not just bad! All of us have entered the Comet Corridor, and we are much better than 90% of the High Scholars who have left the Holy Ground alive! In addition to those who didn't enter the Holy Ground, they might not be strong in actual combat, but there will definitely be someone who will perform extremely well in the Imperial Examination and become a Grand Scholar! "
Fang Yun said half-jokingly, "Why don't all of you participate in next year's Imperial Examination? Let me do it this year. You've waited for so many years for the Holy Ground, so you're not afraid of waiting another year. Anyway, you were originally planning to participate in the Holy Ground and the Imperial Examination in two years. "
"You wish! We have been High Scholars for many years. Every year that was delayed was a year's loss. He had to become a Grand Scholar this year! You're not hateful. After all, I don't have the qualifications to compete for first place in the country, but I have the ability to compete for Gyeongo's top scorer! But now, Yan Yukong insisted on taking the Grand Scholar exam this year. How can I compete with him? The top scholar can obtain a meteoric rise ahead of time. The difference between a Grand Scholar and an ordinary Grand Scholar is like heaven and earth! "Zong Wude glared at Yan Yukong angrily.
"Then you can take the exam next year."
"You want to compensate me for a year?"
"Then I can only compensate you with the second Gyeongo," Yan Yukong said.
Everyone roared with laughter.
Zong Wude laughed and scolded, "Look at this Yan Yukong. He's getting more and more arrogant. He actually decided to be Gyeongo's top scholar! Fang Yun. If I become your disciple, will you be able to help me defeat Yan Yukong in the Grand Scholar Exam? "
Fang Yun looked at Zong Wude and said, "How about this? I will acknowledge you as my master. I only ask that you don't think about surpassing Yan Yukong."
"Hahaha …" Everyone laughed again.
The large rabbit hugged its stomach and rolled around on the deck.
Zong Wude said angrily, "The two of you are ganging up on me! Huh? "
"What's wrong?" Fang Yun asked.
Zong Wude's expression became extremely serious. Then, he put on a dejected expression and said, "I was stupid just now! I'm from Gyeongo. This skyship is going to Jingguo. Why did I board it again? "
Everyone finally realized. Most of them should not have boarded the ship again. They should have stayed in Xi State to sleep for a while before returning to their own countries. However, they had all followed Fang Yun here. Naturally, they followed Fang Yun onto the ship. They completely forgot about going home. "
Zong Wude smiled and said, "Yukong, you did something stupid too, right?"
"Me? I want to make a trip to the Dao Comprehension River. I'm different from you. "Yan Yukong was calm and composed, as if nothing had happened.
"Nonsense! You're just like me. You followed Fang Yun onto the ship in a daze! However, you're indeed smarter than me. You actually found such an excuse for yourself! Fang Yun, why don't you come with us? "
Fang Yundao said, "I have to prepare for the examination. I don't have time to go back to Ji County. "
Li Fanming said, "The High Scholar Examinations are held in the Great Source Palace, and the Dao Enlightenment River is not far from there. Let's go to the Dao Enlightenment River now and send you to the High Scholar Examinations on the first of September. How does that sound?"
"That sounds good," Fang Yundao said.
"It's settled then. Hehe, when we reach the Dao Enlightenment River, you'll be shocked when we see you again, "Zong Wude said.
When Fang Yun heard that, he felt completely helpless. These people had been accumulating for many years, and they had also obtained great benefits from the Holy Ground and Comet Corridor. Hence, they would definitely make a huge leap in all aspects in the near future. Yet, they chose the Dao Enlightenment River.
When they returned to their respective countries, the name of the Dao Enlightenment River would probably leave Jingguo and spread throughout the Ten Nations. Even if Fang Yun said that the Dao Enlightenment River was fake, no one would believe him.
"Congratulations on your success in gaining enlightenment." Fang Yun could only say this.
"Whether I can break through the first realm of Literary Courage and reach the second realm of Literary Courage this year will all depend on the Dao Enlightenment River," Yan Yukong said seriously.
"I hope that I can improve in the Dao of the zither," Shi Tang said.
"I'll go and comprehend the art of war," Sun Naiyong said.
Everyone expressed their opinions and had really regarded the Dao Enlightenment River as a sacred ground.
Fang Yun stared blankly at the top geniuses of the various countries. They were like the most ordinary examinees who were taking part in the imperial examinations. They had simple and pious expectations for the Dao Enlightenment River.
'What a tragedy …' Fang Yun thought.
"Fang Yun, why don't you guide us in the Dao Enlightenment?"
Fang Yun wanted to say that he didn't guide them at all, but he could only force a smile and say, "The Dao Enlightenment River varies from person to person. There are thousands of people at the Dao Enlightenment River, but only a few are enlightened. Everything depends on … opportunity." Fang Yun almost said that it was a coincidence.
"That's true. However, we believe that we will definitely gain something if we go to the Dao Enlightenment River. We can't trust others, but we can't not trust you, Fang Yun, "Zong Wude said.
Everyone nodded.
Fang Yun was silent.
At this moment, Grand Scholar Kong Shi said, "Wenying has benefited from the Dao Enlightenment River and is about to become a Great Scholar. After we send you to Jade Sea City, we will go to the Dao Enlightenment River together. You High Scholars should come with us."
All the High Scholars agreed happily and became even more excited. They didn't expect that the Dao Enlightenment River would benefit Grand Scholar Li Wenying. This was really too incredible. They had to go there even if they died.
Fang Yun was speechless. Li Wenying did go to the Dao Enlightenment River a few days ago, but it had nothing to do with him becoming a Great Scholar. What really helped were the annotations of the Epigraph of My Shack and the Three Character Classic.
Seeing them happily talking about the Dao Enlightenment River, Fang Yun acted like he didn't hear anything. He looked at the starry sky and pretended to be thinking, but he was actually in a daze.
Under the same starry sky. All the people in Jingguo and 70% of the people in the Ten Nations had yet to sleep and were waiting for the results of Fang Yun's Wen Duel.
The number one High Scholar in the world, the Wen Duel, and the participation of the Xun Family, a secondary saint family. Any one of the factors was enough to make them take it seriously, let alone the three of them.
In the Left Prime Minister's residence in the capital city of Jingguo.
Mount Liu's study was dim. Mount Liu's eyes were full of energy as he read the Anthology of the Purple Furnace House. The study of the Sage of Miscellaneous Schools was called the Purple Furnace House.
Soon, the official seal on the table emitted a slight fluctuation. Mount Liu's gaze changed, but he remained motionless. After reading an article, he closed the book and picked up the official seal with his right hand.
A black goose flew out and spread out in front of him. It turned into a letter.
"Fang Yun wins."
Mount Liu's expression didn't change at all. He was still the Left Prime Minister who would remain calm even if Mount Tai collapsed in front of him. However … He pressed his left hand hard on the edge of the table.
With a soft cracking sound, the edge of the table was crushed by him.
Mount Liu retracted his left hand, and the black goose letter in front of him suddenly began to change and form new words.
"For the Sacred Path of Miscellaneous Schools, suppress Fang Yun for three years."
Mount Liu looked at the words and sighed softly.
Under normal circumstances, the words "For the Sacred Path of Miscellaneous Schools" would never appear in the letter, but now, it was written. Mount Liu seemed to see the person hesitating, afraid that he wouldn't do it.
Mount Liu stared at the words "Suppress Fang Yun for three years" with a sharp gaze like an eagle's.
Not long ago, the Miscellaneous Schools were still going around declaring that they wanted to break off Fang Yun's Sacred Path, but now that the higher-ups had given such an order, Mount Liu saw something deeper.
The words slowly dissipated. Mount Liu got up and walked to the window to look out.
"Is it because they won't be able to suppress him after three years?"
Not long after, Mount Liu sat back down at the table, took out a piece of letter paper, picked up a pen, and wrote, "Zhibai …"
Inverted Peak Mountain, Notre-Dame.
The editorial review institute of the Divine Path was quiet and empty, but the editorial review institute of the Wen Pao, which was very close to it, was brightly lit. Two editorial scholars were quickly reviewing the manuscripts, and many clerks were coming in and out.
The two clerks sent the manuscripts to the scholar's room and hurriedly left, complaining and yawning as they walked.
"What's going on? The two scholars suddenly reviewed the manuscripts overnight and said that they would be publishing an urgent supplement tomorrow. The supplement of the Wen Pao is not to be taken lightly, and they don't even publish an urgent supplement once a year. Every time they publish a supplement, there will be major events that affect the Ten Nations. What's going on today? "
"I'm confused too. Although the human race won a great victory in the Holy Ground this year, it's not to the extent of publishing a supplement. I'm afraid something major happened tonight. Together with the Holy Ground, it's enough to publish a supplement."
"I asked a few people, but they don't know."
Then, he saw a smiling clerk jogging towards him.
"Brother Ding, what's going on? Do you know?"
"Fang Yun won the Wen Pao state! I'm going to contact the High Scholar from the Holy Ground right away, I'll talk to you later! "
"Wen Pao state!" the two clerks exclaimed.
The skyship flew past Gyeongo's territory at an extremely fast speed, crossed the Yangtze River, and slowed down after arriving outside Jade Sea City.
Fang Yun looked down and saw that the South Gate of Jade Sea City, which was usually closed at night, was wide open. Thousands of people were standing at the gate, and each of them was dressed in official robes. It seemed that the civil officials, military officers, and officials of the Wen Pao were gathered outside the South Gate.
"They're welcoming you!" Zong Wude's tone was full of envy. Being able to get all the officials of the city to gather in the middle of the night to welcome someone was definitely a great Confucian scholar. Even the Left Prime Minister wouldn't be able to receive such a grand reception. At the very least, only the king or empress dowager would receive such treatment.
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