Chapter 211 Sun Shan is about to take the county exam
After reading the book at the "Jinbangtiming" bookstore and finding the topic.
Sun Shan returned to the school and began to write eight-part essays. Regardless of wind, rain, lightning or thunder, Sun Shan promised to write three essays in 10 days.
After writing it, he revised it repeatedly and then gave it to Mr. Hong for review.
Hong Xiucai looked at Sun Shan helplessly. He didn't know what to say to this kid. He was really hardworking, but he was also troublesome. He secretly added a lot of work to him. He had no choice but to hide his helplessness in his heart and resigned himself to marking Sun Shan's papers.
But he said to Huang Xiucai behind his back: "Sun Shan from our school actually writes three contemporary essays every ten days. Oh, it gives me a headache every time I review them."
He raised his eyes and asked Huang Xiucai: "Does your school have such students?"
Mr. Huang didn't know what he was thinking. He was showing off, showing off his students' diligence, his students' hard work, and their happiness in pain.
He said unyieldingly, "Really? We don't have such students in our school, because the students are too busy to have time to write privately. I give them three questions every ten days and ask them to write."
I secretly sighed in my heart, wondering why my students are so lazy. If I don't assign homework, they won't find it on their own.
It was decided to assign students three current affairs essays every ten days, and all students in Class A must write them, without missing a single one.
When Mr. Hong heard what Mr. Huang said, he was stunned. What a good old man! He actually gave students extra lessons behind their backs.
The two had previously discussed how to teach so that the school could break the curse of having zero scholars.
He didn't even mention this method at the time.
It turned out that they were secretly training students so that Huang's School could produce scholars before Hong's School.
Good, good, good to you, Mr. Huang!
So he returned to the school and immediately adopted Huang Xiucai's teaching method, asking each student in Class A to write three eight-part essays in ten days, and to choose their own topics.
He is even more amazing than Huang Xiucai and doesn't even ask any questions.
The students in Class A of Hong's Academy were bewildered and wailing everywhere. What had stimulated Mr. Hong to do such a thing?
Sun Shan didn't care. He had already done what Hong Xiucai asked him to do.
As spring went and autumn came, Sun Shan's zodiac year of twelve passed without any major incidents.
Sun Bomin, Su and Huang breathed a sigh of relief.
After the Chinese New Year, the thirteen-year-old Sun Shan returned to school.
Zheng Hongwen said with a bitter face: "Ashan, I'm going to tell you the truth, I'm scared. I'm going to take the county exam this year, and I'm afraid I won't even pass it."
Not to mention the provincial examination, Zheng Hongwen had always wanted to surpass Zheng Tongsheng. But after entering Class A, he found that it was also difficult to pass the Tongsheng exam, let alone surpass him. It would be good to be on par with him.
Zheng Hongwen was supposed to perform last year, but for some reason, it was postponed for another year and he only decided to perform this year.
Sun Shan raised his head and suddenly remembered that it was the end of January and the county exam would begin in mid-February. Zheng Hongwen would take the exam this year.
Sun Shan comforted him, "Brother Hongwen, don't worry. You have studied hard for ten years. Now it is time to take the exam. It is time to test how well you have learned. Brother Hongwen, don't be afraid. The county exam is held in the county. It is easy."
Zheng Hongwen rolled his eyes at Sun Shan and said, "Of course it's easy. He doesn't have to test it."
Seeing Sun Shan's expression, Zheng Hongwen felt that he was just making sarcastic remarks and saying some meaningless words of comfort, which were as good as saying nothing.
Sun Shan was helpless. How else could he say it?
Could it be that: Even if we fail the exam, we are still young and have many opportunities, so there is no need to worry.
Sun Shan couldn't say such an unlucky thing. Zheng Hongwen hadn't taken the exam yet, so how could he curse him for failing?
Liang Can, who took the county examination again, was even more miserable than Zheng Hongwen, because this time it would determine whether he would leave the school.
This is the last scientific expedition.
If he fails the exam again, his parents have already told him to go back and help with the work and not to waste money on him anymore.
He has a younger brother and sister behind him.
More importantly, it's time for him to get married. It would be unacceptable for a 21-year-old young man not to get married.
Liang Can should have dropped out of school last year, but his parents were willing to give him another chance and postpone it to the last imperial examination this year.
If I fail the exam this time, I will really have to leave school.
Liang Shen said with a sad face: "Hongwen, don't be nervous. No matter what, you are better than me. I have taken the exam so many times, but I still can't pass the provincial exam. You are still young, take your time, there are plenty of opportunities."
Sun Shan understood Liang Shen's feelings very well. He passed the county exam but failed the prefectural exam. He tried again the next year and took the county exam again.
What kind of despair is this!
I don't know who made this rule, but why if you fail the provincial examination, you have to take the county examination instead of taking the provincial examination directly.
Some people pass the county examination the first time, but may fail again when they take it the second time.
This repetitive cycle is really discouraging.
Sun Shan seriously suspected that the government did this just to make money, otherwise he really couldn't think of any other reason.
Sun Shan comforted the two candidates who were about to take the exam: "Brother Hongwen, Brother Can, don't be discouraged. We will definitely pass this time. We must have confidence in ourselves and not lose our composure."
Of course, after saying this, he was immediately given the cold shoulder by Zheng Hongwen and Liang Can. The two of them wanted to put a sack on Sun Shan and beat him up.
When Sun Shan saw their fierce eyes, he shrank back like a quail and dared not make a sound. He was really afraid of being beaten by them.
As for Li Sheng and Hong Jian who were in Class A, they covered their mouths and laughed.
They are not performing this time, but they performed last year and found that their knowledge is far from enough. After a year of study, they still feel it is not enough.
Not only did he himself think that he had failed, but even Mr. Hong thought so, so as to avoid wasting their money and having their confidence hit again.
A few days later, Sun Shan was studying when he was suddenly called to his study by Mr. Hong, who said he had something to discuss with him.
Sun Shan thought that as usual, Mr. Hong came to him to explain a difficult problem to him. He walked into the study calmly and waited to hear what Mr. Hong said.
His eyes widened, and he asked in shock: "Master, what did you say? Are you asking me if I want to take part in this year's county exam?"
Sun Shan thought he had misheard and believed the teacher was asking him when he planned to take the county examination.
After confirming it again and again, Sun Shan finally heard clearly that Hong Xiucai was asking him whether he wanted to enter the market this year and enter with Zheng Hongwen.
Sun Shan frowned and asked in confusion, "Master, this is a bit sudden. Didn't you tell me this before?"
What I mean is, why didn't the teacher mention it to me before? Why did he mention it just when the registration for the county exam was about to close?
In addition, Mr. Hong had always suggested that Sun Shan should enter the examination hall when he was fifteen or sixteen years old, as he would have more knowledge by then and would be more likely to pass the examination in one go.
Mr. Hong sighed heavily. He didn't want to ask, but due to the emergency and the changed situation, he had to ask.
There is no need for Hong Xiucai to ask about Li Sheng and Hong Jian, as they will definitely not pass with their current performance.
As for the others, there are none. There are only 5 students in Class A.
So I can only ask Sun Shan.
What did Sun Shan say?
Hong Xiucai felt that his knowledge was sufficient, but he could not guarantee it.
It is ambiguous and can be tested or not.
Under normal circumstances, Mr. Hong would definitely not let him take the exam.
But now, hey, if it weren’t for the difficulties, Mr. Hong really wouldn’t want to ask.
Now I can only come and ask him.
If you fail, just take it as gaining experience. After all, you are still young and can afford to get hurt.