After Qiao Juze talked about some of the general situation of the Ten Nations Grand Tournament, he also talked about what he knew while the others talked about what they had heard.
Fang Yun didn't know much about the Ten Nations Grand Tournament, so he carefully remembered what they said and gained a better understanding of the Ten Nations Grand Tournament.
During this period, there were people who continuously sent Fang Yun letters, most of which were to congratulate him on the success of his lecture.
On the other hand, the five major families of Jingguo sent congratulatory letters together, including all the wealthy families, even if some of them were close to King Kang or the Left Minister.
After everyone finished talking about the Ten Nations Grand Tournament, Qiao Juze said with a sullen expression, "Everyone, the Ten Nations are divided into three groups and Jingguo has always been in the third group. This year's Ten Nations Grand Tournament may be the only chance for Jingguo to enter the second group in decades. "
"When Fang Yun becomes a Grand Scholar next year, won't he have a better chance of entering the Ten Nations Grand Tournament?"
"The problem is that Fang Yun will probably have already become a Notre-Dame by the time of the Ten Nations Grand Tournament next year," Qiao Juze said.
"That's true."
Qiao Juze continued, "If ten people compete at the same time, each person will get a maximum of ten points in each round and a maximum of a hundred points in each round. Even if Fang Yun is talented and has Half-saint abilities, he can only get ten points and it will have a minimal impact on the overall situation. So, what we have to do is not to drag Fang Yun down. "
Fang Yun asked, "What are the approximate scores of each round in the Ten Nations?"
Qiao Juze said, "Generally speaking, the ten people in the top five nations can get more than 80 points in each round, the second-tier nations can get more than 70 points, and the third-tier nations can barely reach 60 points. Occasionally, they can't even reach 60 points. Jingguo has failed to reach 70 points for many years and has never been able to enter the second-tier nations. Fang Yun, it's a pity, if you were in other academies … "
Fang Yun reached out to stop Qiao Juze and said, "Brother Qiao, you don't have to say much. Since I'm from Jingguo, I naturally have to go through thick and thin with all of you. However, my power is limited and if I can't lead everyone into the second-tier nations, I'll be in the Ten Nations. I hope everyone can forgive me. "
"We all understand. If Ji Zhibai hadn't suddenly left the academy … Forget it, let's not talk about him! "Qiao Juze's eyes flashed with hatred.
Cui Wang raised his cup and said, "You are all my seniors, only I am lacking in talent and knowledge. If Ji Zhibai did not withdraw from the school, I would not have replaced him as the Jinshi of the Upper House. Last night, I even thought that it might be better for the nine of you to participate if I don't participate in the competition. If I'm dragging everyone down, I hope everyone will forgive me! "Finished speaking, he raised his head and drank the wine.
The atmosphere in the room became even more stifling. Qiao Juze said, "Don't belittle yourself. In the Ten Nations Grand Tournament, companions could help each other. However, there was only one chance, and it was not suitable for all literary competitions. The difference between having you and not having you is too big. Remember, you're not someone who's just here to make up the numbers. You're the same as Fang Yun. You're both people who've truly reached the top! "
You Nian said, "Fighting for eighth place will be difficult, but with Fang Yun, the chances of getting ninth place are very high."
"What's the difference between ninth and tenth? It's still a third-tier country! If we don't enter the top eight or the second-tier, we'll definitely be attacked by some people. Which year haven't we been criticized for being the Jinshi of the Upper House after the Ten Nations Grand Tournament? "
"But … take the first literary competition last year as an example. Jingguo got 63 points. We ranked tenth in the Eleven Academies while Yueguo, who was in eighth place, got 72 points! Last year, even if Fang Yun replaced the worst person and got ten points, Fang Yun could only increase it by five points. We're still four points away from eighth place! It's impossible for us to have any hope, "Zhang Chengyu said.
The room was dead silent.
Fang Yun scanned the crowd and realized that everyone was actually aware of this fact. The so-called fight for eighth place. It was just everyone's unrealistic hope.
Ye Shoumo said, "Brother Zhang is right. Fighting for eighth place is no different from a fool's dream for us. However, we have Fang Wenhou. We have a great chance of getting ninth place! Shen Guo mocked Jingguo last year, we must take revenge this year! "
Fang Yun knew what happened last year. Jingguo Academy defeated Gu Academy last year and then lost to Shen Guo for ninth place. They were mocked by the people of Shen Guo and had no choice but to leave in anger.
Qiao Juze said slowly, "We can lose the Ten Nations Grand Tournament, but we can't withdraw! This is not about the dignity of a person or a family, but the honor of a country! Anyone who obstructs my Jing Country's participation in the competition must be my, Qiao Juze's, enemy! Some things can be tolerated, but some crimes cannot be forgiven! "
"Hmph, Ji Zhibai colluded with the Left Minister and the Lei family. It's a disgrace to Jingguo!" Chen Li said happily.
Liu Fengshe's Yan Zewei said angrily, "Brother Chen, please be careful with your words! Is there any evidence to prove that Ji Zhibai ran away? If not, please don't slander our previous head and the Left Minister! "
"Ridiculous. Even a fool can tell … "
Fang Yun's face grew sullen and he said, "The Ten Nations Grand Tournament is about to begin, we can't have internal strife!"
Chen Li shut up and looked at Yan Zewei in displeasure. Yan Zewei didn't dare to speak either and simply lowered his head.
Fang Yun said again, "Then our goal has been set, to fight for ninth place."
Qiao Juze suddenly smiled and said, "Fang Yun, if I'm not wrong, Yue Guo, who was in eighth place last year, will definitely be grateful to you."
"Why?" Fang Yun asked.
"Last year, Gyeongo was in seventh place and Yue Guo was in eighth place. This year, a total of three Jinshi scholars from Gyeongo were defeated by the 'Heavenly Scripture Recital'. Besides, these three people were the best among the ten. If nothing goes wrong this year, Gyeongo and Yue Guo's rankings will be swapped. "
Fang Yundao asked, "What are the chances of us beating Gyeongo then?"
Qiao Juze answered, "To be honest, the chances are as slim as last year. I'm in second place among the ten Jinshi scholars in Jingguo, but if I go to Gyeongo Academy, I'll probably only be in sixth place. Brother Chengyu, who is in third place, will at most be in twelfth place in Gyeongo. "
"Thirteenth," Zhang Chengyu said.
"So, even if Gyeongo's Jinshi scholars this year are not as good as last year, we have no chance of winning."
"Is there really no way to fight for eighth place?" Fang Yun asked.
Everyone fell silent.
When it was close to evening, the ten of them left Ling Yun Tower and returned to the academy together.
Before the carriage approached the first academy, Fang Daniu, who was at the door, hurriedly ran over and leaned against the window. He said softly, "Master, bad news, the Left Prime Minister came just now."
"What? Left Prime Minister? Left Prime Minister Mount Liu? "
"That's him!"
Fang Yun was even more surprised and said, "Did someone impersonate him or did you see wrongly? It's impossible for the Left Prime Minister to visit! "
Fang Daniu hurriedly said, "It's definitely Mount Liu! He's wearing a green scholar's robe and has a group of private soldiers with him. There are students nearby as witnesses. Besides, even if I saw wrongly, the servants that the Empress Dowager arranged for our family can't be wrong! "
Fang Yundao said, "Indeed, no one dares to wear a scholar's robe. The last time someone used a scholar's robe to commit a fraud was a hundred years ago. Did he say why he came? "
Fang Daniu said, "He didn't say why he came. He only said that he wanted to visit you. When he saw that you weren't around, he left and said that he would wait for news from you!"
"What a Left Prime Minister! He's forcing me to meet him at his residence! "
"Ah? He didn't force you to do anything. He's quite nice, "Fang Daniu said.
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