The person who asked Xu's children was naturally not the noble clerk of the ritual room, but the posts of his subordinates.

The problem is nothing more than family background, height and appearance.

After all, the imperial examinations are to select talents for the court. To be an official, we should naturally not only examine character and academic performance. Appearance is also a very important one.

Otherwise, one of his parents would be short and fat, and even wearing official robes, he would have no dignity.

The clerk who asked Xu Yan was about twenty years old and had a pretty good attitude. After asking several questions, he recorded Xu Yan's appearance and posted it on a wooden exam sign and handed it to Xu Yan.

After thanking the book, Xu Yan looked through the exam card and thought to himself that this was the admission ticket for the Ming Dynasty.

With this card exam, you can complete the registration procedures before the county exam and you can officially take the county exam.

The county examination starts three days later, and it is already late August.

Although the test starts much later than the normal time, there is no way to do it because of the Japanese plague, and the candidates understand it.

Besides, this year is the year of a big competition, and it will take two years to take the provincial examination. Even if this county examination is a little late, it will not have much impact.

After signing up, Xu Yan naturally did not plan to stay in the county government for a long time. He was about to leave with the exam card, but unexpectedly he was called by a member of the Xu clan beside him.

Xu Yan remembers this person. He should be Xu Yan’s brother, whose name is Xu Yan.

Although Xu Yan was over thirty years old, he never passed the exam for a scholar and is still a child.

"What's the matter with me, brother?"

"If you remember correctly, this is your first time in the exam, isn't it? My father asked me to give you a message: Go to Kinmen, and your reputation comes from the Yu Case. Brother Qiu, you must take the exam carefully. It depends on you whether our Xu family can become a scholar."

When Xu Yan heard this, his face turned red. The old Xu family is too memorable. Such a big family has never even produced a scholar?

No wonder my father's eyes shone brightly after learning that he was going to concentrate on studying.

"Don't worry, brother, I will do my best."

Because of a poem against Japanese devils, Xu Yan was well-known in Dinghai County, which made the Xu family, who had been unsuccessful in the imperial examination for a long time, ignited hope again.

It seems that this county trial is no longer a matter for Xu Yan's family.

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The imperial examinations in the Ming Dynasty were divided into six levels: county, prefecture, courtyard, township, association and hall.

Only candidates who pass the county examination and the government examination can obtain the reputation of scholars, otherwise they can only be called a child. Only scholars with the reputation of scholars are qualified to participate in the county examination and the government examination. Those who pass the provincial examination can participate in the provincial examination. If they pass the provincial examination, they are a juren, and they can participate in the capital examination next year. The imperial examination is called a tribute scholar, and the tribute scholar will then conduct the palace examination to determine the final ranking.

In other words, what Xu Yan wants to participate in now is the most basic introductory trial.

Even so, the Xu family became nervous, and Xu Yan's preparation for the exam was given priority.

Xu Chen even specially instructed the kitchen to prepare a midnight snack for Xu Yan, so that he could add extra meals when he was tired of studying at night.

Now Xu Xiaolangjun was a little amused and crying.

My mom, are you exerting too much force?

I'm obviously going to take the exam, but why do you feel more nervous than me?

Besides, shouldn’t we relax before the exam?

However, when Xu Yan thought of the words of the clan uncle, he could understand them.

The Xu family has not produced a scholar in so many years. Xu Yan is the youngest and naturally becomes the "hope of the whole village."

Xu Yan seemed to have no choice but to comfort himself and turn pressure into motivation.

To be honest, before rushing to Hangzhou and accidentally joining Mr. Xushan's disciple, Xu Yan was not very sure about this county examination.

But after this month of special training, Xu Yan was able to experience the improvement of his eight-legged essay level.

It is probably difficult to take the exam for juren at such a level, but it should be enough to deal with the county examination.

The county examination generally takes four to five exams, and the specific number is determined by the magistrate.

The first game is the main game, the second game is the first game, the third game is the second game is the second game, the fourth game is the consecutive game.

It seems complicated and cumbersome, but the first one is really important.

As long as you perform well in the first game, you will pass directly by the county magistrate and you will not have to participate in the next few games.

If you are unlucky and fail to pass, you can only participate in the second first reunion. If you have not passed, you must continue to participate in the third, and so on.

Of course, Xu Yan passed it in one go. The exam is the same as fighting. If you work hard, you will lose it again and then lose it.

You may not have confidence in taking the exam.

County examinations are not to be afraid, but they should not be underestimated.

It is still very important to maintain a sense of the question.

Xu Yan was preparing to write an article every day before the exam to make a fuss.

But on this day, Xu Yanfang started writing a four-book title, and then he happily entered the house with a midnight snack.

"Young Master, this is a midnight snack specially prepared by the wife in the kitchen. There are Ningbo dumplings, glutinous rice balls, brown sugar steamed buns..."

Xu Yan whispered: "Just leave it here."

The dishes prepared by Xu Chen's family were all specialties for Ningbo Mansion and were also loved by Xu Yan since he was a child.

But after a trip to Hangzhou, Xu Yan found that he actually liked eating wonton noodles more.

But the chef in the mansion definitely doesn’t know how to make it, so he ate dumplings and glutinous rice balls to satisfy his cravings.

Xu Yan put down the brush, picked up the bowl and blew it, and took a glutinous rice ball with a spoon and put it into his mouth.

Chew gently, and a scent of fragrance fills your mouth, soft and smooth, that smell!

Mencius said: "A single vegetarian food and a bean soup. If you get it, you will live; if you don't get it, you will die."

I will never deceive me!

After Xu Yan finished his late-night snack and worshiped Wudian Temple, he patted his stomach with satisfaction.

When you pick up the pen again, you will naturally have to sort out your thoughts.

The most important thing Xu Yan learned from his mentor this month is that he must be calm in his exams, especially when faced with interrogating questions, he must not fall into a trap.

After carefully examining the topic, Xu Yan became calculating in his mind, and he began to write an essay from a perspective to solve the topic.

In the past, Xu Yan wrote quickly after he had thoughts, but after his mentor's slap, he now wrote in strokes and strokes to ensure the cleanliness of the article.

In the words of the mentor, at least it should make people feel comfortable and refreshing.

Otherwise, even if there is a copying officer in the provincial examination in the future, it will definitely affect the final ranking.

After writing the article, Xu Yan read it all over again and nodded with satisfaction.

Now he has been able to complete all his thoughts on paper, and he is in place at once without modification.

It seems that more than a month of special training is useful, and hard work is rewarded!

After writing the article, Xu Yan read the collection of chapters and sentences of the Four Books and was ready to rest.

Maintaining your feel is important, but plenty of rest is also essential.

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ps: The county trial is imminent, everyone will not vote for recommendation to cheer Xu Xiaolang up~
Chapter completed!