However, there were also many Gyeongo people who were reasonable and understood Yan Yukong. ※ ※
Geniuses like Yan Yukong would be short-sighted if they opposed Fang Yun. This was because geniuses like them had already reached a level where they could affect the rise and fall of the human race. They couldn't let these two become enemies in a battle between nations.
If they had to settle their differences through a battle to the death, it would be a loss that the human race couldn't bear.
Therefore, no matter how much the Gyeongo scoundrels clamored, the higher-ups didn't blame Yan Yukong. Some even privately warned Yan Yukong to never provoke Fang Yun unless it was a battle between families or the Divine Path.
Yan Yukong smiled as he walked up to Fang Yun. "Fang Xusheng, before I present you with this poem, I have a presumptuous request."
"Tell me about it." Fang Yun smiled kindly.
"Our Yan family values our words more than our deeds, so 'Yan Zi' isn't widely circulated. Only the Yan family reads it. Of the ten subjects in this year's court examination, I'll take the civil administration and the people's livelihood. As for the other eight, I won't compete with Brother Fang. I wonder if Brother Fang would be so kind as to grant me, a student of the Qing Kingdom, an A grade? "Yan Yukong smiled, but his tone was not joking.
There were only ten A grades in the human race's court examination every year.
Fang Yun was surprised. "You've done well in literature, agriculture, and military affairs. When we were chatting the other day, you didn't choose the civil administration and the people's livelihood. Why did you suddenly change your mind?"
Yan Yukong had always been carefree. He rolled his eyes at Fang Yun in front of everyone, then raised his left hand and revealed his pinky. "Then let's calculate the ten subjects of the Grand Scholar examination."
"There's no need to talk about the civil administration. Although the Fang family's library and the Three Character Classic won't be included in the court examination, you can come up with some strange ideas that we can't compare to."
Many scholars nodded. Other than the Kong family and a few old Grand Scholars, almost no one could compete with Fang Yun in the civil administration subject.
Yan Yukong raised his ring finger again and said, "Farming is a subject. You don't stand much of a chance. That's the private land of the farmers. I don't stand much of a chance either. Why should I fight for it? "
Fang Yun nodded. Out of the ten subjects, he did not really want to compete for the agriculture subject. After all, Ning An County was not good at agriculture. It was an important military area in the north.
"The Legalists have already decided on the Prison Branch. Let's not waste any more time."
Fang Yun did not nod this time. The prison was an important responsibility of the county magistrate, so he had to put in more effort to manage it.
"You should have a chance in historiography. I heard that you are going to write something called the History of Ancient Demons. However, there are many obstacles in the way. If you fail to complete the book, the A grade will definitely belong to the School of Historians."
"Military Affairs Section One, I feel that you have a bright future, but don't forget. You don't have much military power in Jingguo, and there seems to be someone holding you back. Therefore, military affairs ultimately belonged to the militarists. The chances of you getting an A grade are very low. "
Some of the scholars in Gyeongo rejoiced in his misfortune. Everyone knew that the Minister of the Left would do everything in his power to stop Fang Yun from getting an A grade in military affairs.
Yan Yukong raised his right pinky and said, "Construction Section One. You and I can't compete for it. There's no point in arguing. "
Fang Yun smiled. No one knew what he was smiling about.
"Literature Section One. It's a comprehensive examination. Exegesis, poetry, policy, literature, and so on are included. If nothing goes wrong, you will definitely get an A grade in literature! "
"Medicine Section One. Currently, it seems that you have a 70% chance of getting an A grade! Once you can write the second half of the Plague Theory, you will definitely get an A grade! "
"Governance Section One. Everyone knows about the situation of the officials in Mishou. That is the exclusive property of a certain minister. If you can get an A grade in governance, I will call you Half Teacher Fang in the future! Therefore, I can compete for this section. "
"Ji Zhibai had the cooperation of all the officials in the civil affairs section. However, he only got a C grade last year. Why? There are too many people in Ning County and too many soldiers. The conflicts are complicated and the security is poor. Therefore, don't think that you can make a breakthrough in the civil affairs section. "
Yan Yukong paused for a moment before continuing, "After analyzing the ten sections, you have basically decided that you will get an A grade in education, literature, and medicine. Therefore, I can't compete for it. I can't compete for the other sections, so I will focus on governance and the civil affairs section. What do you think of this explanation? "
"Yan Yukong, you bastard! It's not true that you want me to be merciful. You want me to tell all the Grand Scholars in the world to avoid governance and the civil affairs section! However, there are primary and secondary sections in the court examination. As a county magistrate, I can't differentiate between the sections. I can't give you an answer. I can only say that I will do my best to govern Ning An County. "Fang Yundao sighed.
When Yan Yukong heard this, he sighed helplessly, "Forget it. I even suspect that at the end of the court examination, other than you, all the Grand Scholars will have the same goal."
"Oh? What kind of goal can we have? "Fang Yun asked with a smile.
"It's to stop you from getting more A grades! The more A grades you get this year, the fewer A grades we can compete for. If one were to obtain an A grade in five or more subjects, at least four of the Grand Scholars in the Court Examinations would fail and fail to obtain an A grade. If you suddenly go crazy and get ten A grades, then this year's court examination will create a miracle in human history. All the Grand Scholars in this year's court examination will become the laughing stock of the century! Just thinking about it makes me angry. Fellow Grand Scholars, don't you think so? "Yan Yukong shouted.
"Of course!"
"I hate Fang Xusheng the most!"
"He's not just a cowardly demon, he's also a cowardly demon!"
Many of the scholars laughed. The Grand Scholars who were participating in this year's court examination did not hide their insecurities.
"Brother Yukong, you're getting better at complaining. Cut the crap and give me a poem," Fang Yun said with a smile.
Yan Yukong nodded. After thinking for a while, he looked at the trees by the roadside and recited slowly.
"The willows are green and drooping.
The willow flowers are flying in the sky.
The willow branches are broken and the flowers are scattered.
May I ask if the traveler will return. "
"Good!" Fang Yun and the others praised.
This was a common farewell poem that looked forward to the return of someone who had traveled far. However, the expressions of many of the Qing people became ugly.
Someone muttered softly, "Yan Yukong, are you waiting for Fang Yun to return because you want to take one of Gyeongo's prefectures?"
However, most Gyeongo people did not say anything. It was not appropriate for other Gyeongo people to wait for Fang Yun's return, but Fang Yun and Yan Yukong were friends who had gone through thick and thin together. It could even be said that Fang Yun had saved Yan Yukong's life. Therefore, it was not a big deal for Yan Yukong to write this poem.
After that, Gyeongo's minister, Gu Fu, picked another person. It was a Grand Scholar in his early twenties. The Grand Scholar happily gave a poem.
Most Gyeongo people were silent about the appearance of this Grand Scholar. This was because this person was the elder brother of Gu Fu's granddaughter-in-law.
When it was the third person's turn, Gu Fu was a little troubled. He glanced at everyone and finally touched his official seal without batting an eyelid.
Fang Yun noticed this and knew that Gu Fu had received a letter.
After a while, Gu Fu coughed softly and said, "How about this? Let's ask Hanlin Sect's Wu Yuan to write a farewell poem for Fang Xusheng."
The atmosphere in Shili Pavilion suddenly became tense.
The literary war in Xiangzhou could be said to have been started by the Zong family. In the end, Gyeongo not only lost Xiangzhou, but the Zong family also failed to stop the Fang family's library.
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