Chapter 1134: Imperial Examination Oath-taking Ceremony
The ninth day of August is suitable for traveling.
Sun Shan yawned quietly and appeared at the gate of the county school early in the morning.
Well, this is what being an official is like. You have to put on a show every minute. If you don't put on a show, no one will know what you are doing.
Sun Shan usually pays great attention to his students, but if he doesn't show up on such an important day, it will inevitably lead to rumors.
So, before dawn, he got up, washed and dressed, without even having breakfast, and hurriedly led his subordinates to see the candidates off.
Similarly, County Magistrate Wang and Chief Secretary Wu were also yawning quietly. At their old age, they still had to get up so early, which was really a sin.
If the new magistrate likes to put on a show, let him do it. Why should he bring them along?
The jail officials following behind thought the same. Except for those who had official duties, everyone else had to get up early and follow Lord Sun in the show.
Hey, Shangguan should not be too young. Young people are particularly passionate about doing things. If an old hand comes, they will never get up so early just to see their students off.
Are these students amazing?
Among these dozens of students, most will be lost in the crowd, only a few will stand out, and even fewer will achieve success.
It is too early to please them. It will not be too late to please them after they officially come to the fore.
Alas, Lord Sun is just too impatient. He has attached so much importance to it a long time ago, but it’s all in vain as he can’t get any benefits.
The officials looked ahead with expressionless faces, while secretly criticizing Sun Shan.
This actually helped to dispel a lot of sleepiness.
Sun Shan stood at the highest point, with Teacher Deng on his left, County Magistrate Wang on his right, and below them were the candidates who were neatly lined up to take the entrance examination.
Sun Shan saw Wang Jiaxing, who was drowsy, at first glance.
This kid must have gone to steal cows last night, otherwise why would he have such big dark circles under his eyes and keep yawning.
If Wang Jiaxing knew what Sun Shan was thinking, he would definitely cry out for injustice.
Yesterday, my father and mother were busy and didn't stop until the middle of the night.
They were busy as long as they didn't disturb him. But his father and mother refused to do that and would run to his room from time to time to rummage around.
Not only did she make some rustling noises, she also came to ask him a question from time to time.
I finally fell asleep, but was awakened by my dream.
If being unfilial was allowed, Wang Jiaxing would have wanted to kick them out.
Later, his grandparents and even his eldest brother joined in, causing him to switch back and forth between falling asleep and being awake.
Now, he has to get up early again. No matter how capable Wang Jiaxing is, he can't stand such torture.
Fortunately, the family only sent a servant to accompany him to the examination this time, and did not go there in person, so Wang Jiaxing felt a little comforted.
Wang Jiaxing had no idea that his father and mother were so nervous this time, simply because the chances of making the list were very high.
The couple was worried that if Wang Jiaxing failed the intensive training for both lists of Jinshi, he would have no chance of being on the list in the future.
Grandpa Wang, Father Wang, and Brother Wang specially brought generous gifts to see Instructor Deng to assess whether Wang Jiaxing's knowledge had improved after Lord Sun's secret training.
As a result, Teacher Deng replied with a smile on his face, his face beaming with joy, that Xingyazi's knowledge had greatly improved, and that his chance of making the list this time was at least 80%, if not 90%.
When the Wang family heard this, they became more worried after being happy. What if the remaining 10% or 20% failed the exam?
The Wang family was very nervous and uneasy.
Wang Jiaxing, on the other hand, was extremely confident. Even without Sun Shan's special training, he still believed that he could make the list. He also felt that the Wang family's worries were unnecessary and that they had too little confidence in him.
Sun Shan stood there for a while, and Instructor Deng whispered, "Sir, the students' luggage has been loaded and unloaded, and it's almost time. We can set off soon."
If you want to go out for any important purpose, you have to check the almanac. And for an important exam like the college entrance examination, you need to choose the day to go out even more carefully.
If you choose a disaster day, you can easily find an excuse if you fail the exam later.
Sun Shan would definitely not let this happen.
Sun Shan stood in the center of the crowd, looking at the students.
He said loudly: "Dear students, I have great confidence in you to take the imperial examination in Chenzhou Prefecture this time. I believe you will definitely get good results."
Sun Shan wanted to ask: Dear students, do you have confidence?
Just asking this, if some students come back with a lack of confidence, it will be difficult to resolve the issue.
So don’t give students a chance to speak, they just say all the good things.
Sun Shan continued, "Dear students, now that you have arrived in Chenzhou, you should rest well and conserve your energy. When you arrive at the examination hall, you will have the energy to do the examination papers. This time, there are guards specially sent by the government to escort you, and the government will find a place for you to stay, so don't worry about safety and accommodation, just concentrate on reading the books of sages.
I won't say much. The eagle soars in the sky with the mighty wind, and the roc flies over the waves in spring. From now on, we will see each other in the blue sky. I wish you a successful start and a place on the list of successful candidates. "
As soon as he finished speaking, the students below applauded very prominently.
The entire entrance of the county school became lively.
After Sun Shan finished speaking, County Magistrate Wang continued.
County Magistrate Wang stood up, looked at the youthful students, and then looked at the listless Wang Jiaxing.
County Magistrate Wang: .....
Teacher Deng said that Xingyazi had made a lot of progress and his knowledge had increased a lot, but he didn't look like one at all.
This time, Wang Jiaxing was the only member of the Wang family who was going to take part in the college entrance examination. Naturally, the family's hopes were placed on him. County Magistrate Wang certainly hoped that Xingyazi could achieve good results.
County Magistrate Wang coughed a few times and said with a smile: "Dear students, what Lord Sun said is exactly what I want to say. I wish you a happy spring and a prosperous life, and may you see all the flowers in Chang'an in one day."
Then Chief Secretary Wu also said a few words, and finally Instructor Deng concluded.
Looking at the students of Yuanlu County, he sighed and said, "Everyone, Lord Sun has provided you with many good conditions. He hopes that you can concentrate on the exam and not think about anything else. When you arrive in Chenzhou Prefecture, take a good rest and get enough energy before entering the examination room.
You are the hope of Yuanlu, and everyone in Yuanlu cares about you very much. This time, the government not only provides escort and accommodation, but also capable people provide funds so that you can enter the examination room without any pressure.
I hope you do well in the exam and live up to everyone’s expectations.”
As soon as Teacher Deng finished speaking, the students below immediately answered: "Yes!"
Sun Shan glanced at Instructor Deng stealthily.
Emma, the teacher's words are more sophisticated and tactful, unlike him who simply says something meaningless.
It seems that I still lack experience.
Sun Shan believed that if he spoke more in the future, his performance would be better.
This trick was completely learned from Lord Wei. Every time he went to take part in the imperial examination, Lord Wei would gather the students together and hold an oath-taking ceremony for the imperial examination. His words were very inspiring.
Comparing Sun Shan's performance today with Lord Wei's, he feels that it is very lacking, but he believes that he will definitely get better in the future.